Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa

Respiratory Therapist pay in Iowa

The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa is $35.94 per hour ($74,755 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $51.00/hour, from $44.92 to $63.86. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.

License and requirements

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Iowa; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.

Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa

Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs

Davenport (17), Mason City (9), Waterloo (6), Clinton (4), Council Bluffs (4), Ottumwa (4), Dubuque (3), Johnston (2), Vinton (2), Des Moines (2), Marengo (1)

FAQ

How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Iowa?

The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa is $35.94 per hour (about $74,755 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $51.00 per hour.

How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Iowa?

54 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.

What license do I need?

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Iowa; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.