Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,231/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,231 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,118.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,231/week
Des Moines, IA
11% lower than the US average.
$2,118/week
Iowa
17% lower than the US average.
$2,469/week
United States
How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,640/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,244/week
This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,538/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,324 | $2,616 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,231 | $2,448 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,075 | $3,105 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,900 | $2,151 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,480 | $2,480 |
| GHR Healthcare - PH Division | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,429 | $2,429 |
| LanceSoft | $2,415 | $2,419 |
| Olaro | $2,396 | $2,396 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,365 | $2,365 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,365 | $2,365 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,343 | $2,343 |
| Care Career | $2,325 | $2,325 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- GHR Healthcare - PH Division
- 5x8 hrs
$2,448/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,445/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,430/week
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,429/week
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,419/week
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