The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Ames, IA is $76,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,720.
Pay spans roughly $58,180 at the 10th percentile to $81,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.70 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as respiratory therapists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $76,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.70 |
| 10th percentile | $58,180 |
| 90th percentile | $81,380 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.