Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,212/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,212 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,104.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 27 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,212/week
Des Moines, IA
12% lower than the US average.
$2,104/week
Iowa
17% lower than the US average.
$2,469/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Mason City, Iowa
$2,244/week
This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,538/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
West Burlington, Iowa
$2,332/week
This is 11% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,212 | $2,653 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,105 | $2,379 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,937 | $2,324 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| IDR Healthcare | $2,653 | $2,653 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| LanceSoft | $2,414 | $2,414 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,343 | $2,343 |
| HumanEdge Travel Healthcare | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,323 | $2,445 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,316 | $2,316 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| First Connect Health | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,262 | $2,262 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- GHR Healthcare - PH Division
- 5x8 hrs
$2,448/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,445/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,430/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Olaro
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,396/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Treva Workforce
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,365/week
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