Respiratory Therapists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #43 of 51 · IA
14.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,260 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $74,760
Employment 910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,860P25 $64,670 Median $74,760P75 $80,730P90 $86,510
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Iowa earn between $62,860 and $86,510. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in Iowa is $74,260, about 14.9% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,510 | $80,190 | 70 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,200 | $80,100 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,650 | $74,040 | 200 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $75,460 | $71,760 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $75,110 | $76,700 | 150 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $75,000 | $73,700 | 90 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,190 | $70,610 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,830 | $69,670 | 70 |