Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,996/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Waterloo, IA is $1,996 per week. This is 2% lower than the Iowa average of $2,044.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,996/week

Waterloo, IA

27% lower than the US average.

$2,044/week

Iowa

24% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities

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Mason City, Iowa

$2,099/week

This is 16% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,430.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,792/week

This is 13% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,430.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,995/week

This is 19% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,430.

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

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,209 per week, followed by Dubuque, Iowa ($2,317) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,241). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,625. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,996 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 61% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$3,209$3,625
Dubuque, Iowa$2,317$2,565
Iowa City, Iowa$2,241$2,416
Des Moines, Iowa$2,168$2,350
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,011$2,162
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Waterloo?

ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,554 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($2,422) and AHS Staffing ($1,750). For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,996 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,554$2,554
Genie Healthcare$2,422$2,422
AHS Staffing$1,750$1,765

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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