Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,978/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $1,978 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,067.
Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on 38 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
$1,978/week
Des Moines, IA
25% lower than the US average.
$2,067/week
Iowa
20% lower than the US average.
$2,475/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
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,914/week
This is 36% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,606.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,356/week
This is 11% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,606.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,600/week
This is equal to the Des Moines average
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,264 | $2,480 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,219 | $2,596 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,141 | $2,281 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $1,978 | $2,345 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Group | $2,235 | $2,235 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,232 | $2,304 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,226 | $2,226 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,174 | $2,174 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,108 | $2,108 |
| Focus Staff | $2,105 | $2,105 |
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $2,076 | $2,114 |
| Anders Group | $2,060 | $2,060 |
Last updated on August 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed Allied and 12 others
UP TO $2,160/wk
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 9 others
UP TO $2,027/wk
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med
UP TO $1,779/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Health Carousel - Travel Allied and 1 other
UP TO $1,744/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med
UP TO $1,733/wk
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