Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Iowa
Across 64 live Respiratory Therapist listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $89K (75th percentile $125K), based on the 11 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 42nd of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Trinity Health (17), UnityPoint Health (15), Child Serve (7).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 11 roles pay ~$89k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Respiratory Therapist - Home Health
UnityPoint HealthUrbandale, IA
Respiratory Therapist - Spencer Hospital
Senior Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Specialty Comprehensive Care Unit & Burn Unit - University Campus (100%25 Days)
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) | 36 Hours Per Week | Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | 36 Hours Per Week | Respiratory Therapy
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 64
- Live median
- $89k
- 75th $125k · n=11
- 12-mo median
- $74k
- Pay rank
- #42 of 49
- Work-life
- 4.1/10 · #22
- 12-mo postings
- 142
Respiratory Therapist roles in Iowa advertise $8k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $74k | — | 4.1/10 | 142 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$53k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Minnesotaborders | $94k | +$20k | 4.0/10 | 147 |
| Nebraskaborders | $89k | +$15k | 4.1/10 | 83 |
| Illinoisborders | $85k | +$11k | 3.9/10 | 386 |
| Wisconsinborders | $83k | +$9k | 4.0/10 | 289 |
| Missouriborders | $82k | +$8k | 3.7/10 | 220 |
| South Dakotaborders | $75k | +$1k | 3.9/10 | 25 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Trinity Health (17), UnityPoint Health (15), Child Serve (7)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 80% with no on-call and 20% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Great River Health, UnityPoint Health, Avera Health, University of Iowa. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 64 respiratory therapists positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Iowa
Trinity Health17 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Child Serve7 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Best Care5 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Great River Health4 open roles here · WLB 22/100Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines3 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Adapt Health2 open roles here · WLB 30/100