Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,077/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Ames, IA is $2,077 per week. This is 19% lower than the US average of $2,473.

Last updated on July 31, 2026. Based on 132 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,077/week

Ames, IA

19% lower than the US average.

$2,473/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,747/week

This is 28% higher than the Ames average of $1,979.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,166/week

This is 9% higher than the Ames average of $1,979.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,113/week

This is 6% higher than the Ames average of $1,979.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,253$2,626
Iowa City, Iowa$2,237$2,480
West Burlington, Iowa$2,105$2,290
Davenport, Iowa$1,988$2,160
Dubuque, Iowa$1,976$2,304

Last updated on July 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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