The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Iowa is $68,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,460.
Pay spans roughly $56,260 at the 10th percentile to $83,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.07 per hour. An estimated 1,050 people work as respiratory therapists in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $68,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.07 |
| 10th percentile | $56,260 |
| 90th percentile | $83,480 |
| Employment | 1,050 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.