Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Ankeny, IA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,153/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Ankeny, IA is $2,153 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,523.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 285 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,153/week

Ankeny, IA

17% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Ankeny Compare to Other Cities

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,223/week

Washington, Missouri

$1,754/week

Mason City, Iowa

$2,259/week

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

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,441 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,532) and Waterloo, Iowa ($2,383). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,604. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,153 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 60% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$3,441$3,604
Iowa City, Iowa$2,532$2,532
Waterloo, Iowa$2,383$2,646
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,281$2,964
Des Moines, Iowa$2,186$2,387

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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