Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Ames, IA

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Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,135/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Ames, IA is $2,135 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $1,993.

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,135/week

Ames, IA

16% lower than the US average.

$1,993/week

Iowa

24% lower than the US average.

$2,473/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,757/week

This is 22% higher than the Ames average of $2,163.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,185/week

This is 1% higher than the Ames average of $2,163.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,114/week

This is 2% lower than the Ames average of $2,163.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Ames, Iowa	$2,135	$2,326
West Burlington, Iowa	$2,132	$2,211
Dubuque, Iowa	$2,056	$2,762
Davenport, Iowa	$2,035	$2,291
Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$2,027	$2,120
Waterloo, Iowa	$2,015	$2,291

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ames?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare	$2,326	$2,326
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied	$2,214	$2,214
Assured Nursing	$2,103	$2,103
Medical Solutions Allied	$2,056	$2,056
Host Healthcare	$1,977	$1,977

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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