Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,261/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,261 per week. This is 6% higher than the Iowa average of $2,121.
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 40 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
$2,261/week
Des Moines, IA
9% lower than the US average.
$2,121/week
Iowa
16% lower than the US average.
$2,465/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
Fort Dodge, Iowa
$2,290/week
This is 17% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,674.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,280/week
This is 17% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,674.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,515/week
This is 6% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,674.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,484 | $2,484 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | $2,392 | $2,786 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,373 | $2,616 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,261 | $2,975 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,084 | $2,323 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,072 | $3,105 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,045 | $2,484 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,037 | $2,167 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | $2,505 | $2,505 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,487 | $2,487 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,451 | $2,451 |
| GHR Healthcare - PH Division | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,429 | $2,429 |
| LanceSoft | $2,427 | $2,462 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,412 | $2,484 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,365 | $2,365 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Premier Medical Staffing Services
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,975/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,505/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,484/week
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Evenings
$2,462/week
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,458/week
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