Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,016/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,016 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,044.
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 51 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,016/week
Des Moines, IA
22% lower than the US average.
$2,044/week
Iowa
21% 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
Marshalltown, Iowa
--/week
Washington, Missouri
$2,046/week
This is 20% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,457.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,499/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,457.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,181 | $2,221 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,138 | $2,326 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,016 | $2,138 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,016 | $2,304 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $1,996 | $2,038 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,981 | $2,206 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,304 | $2,304 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,241 | $2,241 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,241 | $2,241 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,130 | $2,220 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,092 | $2,092 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,076 | $2,076 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,065 | $2,065 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,064 | $2,179 |
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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