Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,228/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,228 per week. This is 6% higher than the Iowa average of $2,103.
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,228/week
Des Moines, IA
11% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
Iowa
18% lower than the US average.
$2,475/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
Washington, Missouri
$1,801/week
This is 41% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,542.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$1,795/week
This is 42% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,542.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,645/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,542.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,292 | $2,324 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,228 | $2,567 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,130 | $2,326 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,017 | $2,241 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $1,763 | $1,895 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,567 | $2,567 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,445 | $2,445 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,340 | $2,412 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,316 | $2,316 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,307 | $2,307 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Talent4Health | $2,267 | $2,267 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,262 | $2,262 |
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU/PICU
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 27 others
$2,016-2,567/week
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU/PICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Lucid Staffing Solutions
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,567/week
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU/PICU
- Des Moines, IA
- GHR Healthcare - PH Division
- 5x8 hrs
$2,448/week
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU/PICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,445/week
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric NICU/PICU
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,430/week
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