Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,856/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,856 per week. This is 12% lower than the Iowa average of $2,076.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,856/week

Council Bluffs, IA

36% lower than the US average.

$2,076/week

Iowa

21% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,555/week

This is 19% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,065.

Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,287/week

This is 10% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,065.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,217/week

This is 7% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,065.

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 Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,856 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 28% 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
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Council Bluffs?

PRN Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,037 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($1,963) and MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing ($1,963). Host Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,071. For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,856 per week — PRN Healthcare pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRN Healthcare$2,037$2,037
Coast Medical Service$1,963$2,058
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,963$2,043
Medical Solutions Allied$1,898$2,019
Triage Staffing$1,893$2,026
Host Healthcare$1,887$2,071
Stability Healthcare$1,878$2,004
Trustaff Allied$1,833$1,833
FlexCare Allied$1,831$1,831
Prime Time Healthcare$1,823$1,823

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

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