The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $76,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,430.
Pay spans roughly $56,050 at the 10th percentile to $88,800 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.70 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as respiratory therapists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $76,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.70 |
| 10th percentile | $56,050 |
| 90th percentile | $88,800 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.