How much does a respiratory therapist make in Iowa?
$74,760a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Iowa. That is $35.94 an hour or $6,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.94
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,860Median: $74,760Highest 10%: $86,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| 25th | $64,670 | $31.09 | |
| Median | $74,760 | $35.94 | |
| 75th | $80,730 | $38.81 | |
| 90th | $86,510 | $41.59 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $81,270 |
| Des Moines, IA | $75,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,460 |
| Iowa City, IA | $75,110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,190 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,830 |
| Waterloo, IA | $65,070 |
| Sioux City, IA | $63,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 40. South Carolina | $77,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $76,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $75,240 |
| 43. Iowa | $74,760 |
| 44. Arkansas | $73,870 |
| 45. Kentucky | $72,750 |
| 46. Tennessee | $72,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $35.94 ($74,760 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $74,760 against $82,280 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Iowa ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays respiratory therapists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $81,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.