Respiratory Therapist Salary in Iowa
Based on 1K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$68,790
$33.072/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-14.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $83K
1K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,260 |
| 25th percentile | $63,070 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,790 |
| 75th percentile | $78,720 |
| 90th percentile | $83,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 |
| 2023 | $64,850 |
| 2024 | $68,790 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $64,850 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $68,790 | $80,241 |