Respiratory Therapists Salary in Iowa
Respiratory Therapists in Iowa earn a median of $74,760 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,860; the top 10% earn over $86,510. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Iowa
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Iowa
How much do respiratory therapists make in Iowa?
The median is $74,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,860 and the top 10% earn over $86,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.