Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Fort Madison, IA

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,074/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fort Madison, IA is $2,074 per week. This is 22% lower than the US average of $2,526.

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on 201 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,074/week

Fort Madison, IA

22% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Fort Madison Compare to Other Cities

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,337/week

This is 8% lower than the Fort Madison average of $2,518.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,306/week

This is 9% lower than the Fort Madison average of $2,518.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,612/week

This is 4% higher than the Fort Madison average of $2,518.

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Fort Dodge, Iowa pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,248 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,247) and Ottumwa, Iowa ($2,210). Ottumwa, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,741. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,074 per week — Fort Dodge, Iowa pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,248$2,565
Iowa City, Iowa$2,247$2,416
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,210$2,741
West Burlington, Iowa$2,075$2,212
Des Moines, Iowa$2,047$2,304
Council Bluffs, Iowa$1,994$2,114

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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