Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Ankeny, IA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,076/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Ankeny, IA is $2,076 per week. This is 21% lower than the US average of $2,517.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,076/week

Ankeny, IA

21% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Ankeny Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,287/week

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,217/week

Mason City, Iowa

$2,194/week

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

Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,380 per week, followed by Fort Dodge, Iowa ($2,277) and Ottumwa, Iowa ($2,275). Fort Dodge, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,983. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,076 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,380$2,380
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,277$2,983
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,275$2,644
West Burlington, Iowa$2,092$2,186
Des Moines, Iowa$2,034$2,300
Davenport, Iowa$1,997$2,304

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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