Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,154/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,154 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $2,074.
Last updated on December 28, 2025. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,154/week
Des Moines, IA
15% lower than the US average.
$2,074/week
Iowa
19% lower than the US average.
$2,467/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
Fort Dodge, Iowa
$2,289/week
This is 13% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,589.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,248/week
This is 15% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,589.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,546/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,589.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | $2,327 | $2,700 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,154 | $2,505 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,129 | $2,379 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,054 | $2,195 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,045 | $2,066 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,019 | $2,119 |
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 |
| LanceSoft | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,367 | $2,430 |
| HumanEdge Travel Healthcare | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,316 | $2,316 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,307 | $2,307 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,289 | $2,505 |
| LeaderStat | $2,271 | $2,271 |
| First Connect Health | $2,268 | $2,268 |
Last updated on December 28, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 22 others
$1,727-2,484/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU/NICU
- Des Moines, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,505/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,484/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- GHR Healthcare - PH Division
- 5x8 hrs
$2,448/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,445/week
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