Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,186/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,186 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,153.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,186/week
Des Moines, IA
15% lower than the US average.
$2,153/week
Iowa
17% lower than the US average.
$2,523/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
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,223/week
This is 31% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,914.
Washington, Missouri
$1,754/week
This is 66% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,914.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,633/week
This is 11% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,914.
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,441 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,532) and Waterloo, Iowa ($2,383). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,604. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,186 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 57% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington, Iowa | $3,441 | $3,604 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,532 | $2,532 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,383 | $2,646 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,281 | $2,964 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,186 | $2,387 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
Treva Workforce pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,387 per week, followed by Solomon Page ($2,358) and Care Team Solutions ($2,303). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,186 per week — Treva Workforce pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Treva Workforce | $2,387 | $2,387 |
| Solomon Page | $2,358 | $2,358 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,303 | $2,303 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Zack Group | $2,242 | $2,242 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,233 | $2,233 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,219 | $2,219 |
| Medical Solutions Allied | $2,204 | $2,204 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,170 | $2,170 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Solomon Page
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,358/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,304/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Medical Solutions Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,204/week
Travel Long Term Acute Care Respiratory Therapist
- Des Monies, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs
$2,197/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Time Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,170/week
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