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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$76,700
- Des Moines$74,040
- Davenport$71,760
- Dubuque$70,610
- Cedar Rapids$69,670
- Waterloo$68,760
- Sioux City$68,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $76,700 | $75,110 | $67,870 | $60,486 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $74,040 | $75,650 | $63,790 | $58,715 | 92 |
| Davenport | $71,760 | $75,460 | $64,150 | $57,198 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $70,610 | $74,190 | $66,030 | $56,433 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $69,670 | $66,830 | $65,420 | $55,807 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $68,760 | $65,070 | $62,860 | $55,202 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $68,580 | $63,800 | $63,760 | $55,082 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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