Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,169/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in West Des Moines, IA is $2,169 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,525.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 233 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,169/week

West Des Moines, IA

16% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,198/week

This is 18% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,593.

Washington, Missouri

$1,769/week

This is 47% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,593.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,032/week

This is 28% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,593.

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

Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,583 per week, followed by West Burlington, Iowa ($2,430) and Ottumwa, Iowa ($2,236). West Burlington, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,625. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,169 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,583$3,349
West Burlington, Iowa$2,430$3,625
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,236$2,664
Waterloo, Iowa$2,142$2,554
Des Moines, Iowa$2,119$2,350

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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