Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,030 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $53,390
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,390
    25th
    $59,880
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $77,540
    90th
    $80,870

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,370
    Medical Records Specialists$46,600
    Nurse Practitioners$129,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northeast Iowa is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northeast Iowa is 21.7% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,390 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,880.