Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,020/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,020 per week. This is 6% lower than the Iowa average of $2,138.
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 21 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
$2,020/week
Des Moines, IA
22% lower than the US average.
$2,138/week
Iowa
15% lower than the US average.
$2,467/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
Marshalltown, Iowa
--/week
Washington, Missouri
$2,046/week
This is 20% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,457.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,499/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,457.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,217 | $2,910 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,206 | $2,480 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,152 | $2,826 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,110 | $2,369 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,097 | $2,412 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,020 | $2,324 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,324 | $2,324 |
| TravSource | $2,289 | $2,289 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $2,085 | $2,114 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,051 | $2,051 |
| Trustaff Allied | $2,038 | $2,038 |
| Cross Country Allied | $1,980 | $1,980 |
| AHS Staffing | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Jackson HealthPros | $1,888 | $1,888 |
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 1 other
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