Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,268/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,268 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,218.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,268/week
Des Moines, IA
12% lower than the US average.
$2,218/week
Iowa
15% lower than the US average.
$2,546/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
$2,400/week
This is 14% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,736.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,075/week
This is 32% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,736.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,530/week
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,736.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,107 | $2,379 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,052 | $2,303 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| LeaderStat | $2,271 | $2,271 |
| First Connect Health | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,255 | $2,255 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,241 | $2,241 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio | $2,233 | $2,233 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,226 | $2,316 |
| Care Career | $2,226 | $2,325 |
| Trustaff Allied | $2,207 | $2,207 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 24 others
$2,016-2,448/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Care Career
$2,127/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- GHR Healthcare - PH Division
- 5x8 hrs
$2,448/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,430/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,412/week
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