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

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,100/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in West Des Moines, IA is $2,100 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $2,486.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 237 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

$2,100/week

West Des Moines, IA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,486/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,700/week

This is 19% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,192.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$1,694/week

This is 29% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,192.

Kirksville, Missouri

$1,820/week

This is 20% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,192.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,241$2,480
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,223$2,596
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,164$2,521
West Burlington, Iowa$2,143$2,353
Ames, Iowa$2,128$2,128

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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