Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,035/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Council Bluffs, IA is $2,035 per week. This is 6% lower than the Iowa average of $2,157.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,035/week

Council Bluffs, IA

24% lower than the US average.

$2,157/week

Iowa

17% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

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

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,561/week

This is 20% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,050.

Liberty, Missouri

$2,574/week

This is 20% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $2,050.

Washington, Missouri

$1,751/week

This is 17% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $2,050.

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 $3,078 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 Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,035 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 51% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$3,078$3,604
Iowa City, Iowa$2,532$2,532
Waterloo, Iowa$2,383$2,646
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,236$2,698
Des Moines, Iowa$2,195$2,387
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Council Bluffs?

Infojini Healthcare - Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,266 per week, followed by Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,120) and FlexCare Allied ($2,112). For comparison, the Council Bluffs, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,035 per week — Infojini Healthcare - Allied pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Infojini Healthcare - Allied$2,266$2,266
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,120$2,120
FlexCare Allied$2,112$2,112
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,076$2,076
Trustaff Allied$2,075$2,075
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,074$2,074
Host Healthcare$2,071$2,071
Coast Medical Service$2,059$2,059
Stability Healthcare$2,037$2,037
Triage Staffing$2,028$2,028

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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