Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,322/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,322 per week. This is 11% higher than the Iowa average of $2,077.
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,322/week
Des Moines, IA
6% lower than the US average.
$2,077/week
Iowa
18% lower than the US average.
$2,460/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
$1,964/week
This is 44% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,835.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,116/week
This is 34% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,835.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,032/week
This is 40% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,835.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,322 | $2,415 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,213 | $2,326 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,104 | $2,802 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,078 | $2,264 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,022 | $2,128 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $1,917 | $1,977 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Healthcare | $2,527 | $2,527 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| LanceSoft | $2,505 | $2,505 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,415 | $2,415 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,396 | $2,396 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| Talent4Health | $2,361 | $2,361 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,352 | $2,352 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,333 | $2,333 |
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,415/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,304/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,268/week
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