Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $67,020 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $61,000
90th percentile $77,300
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,000
    25th
    $62,770
    50th (median)
    $67,020
    75th
    $74,310
    90th
    $77,300

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,860
    Nurse Practitioners $123,910
    Physical Therapists $97,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southeast Iowa is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southeast Iowa is 16.7% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,000 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,770.