Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,034/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $2,034 per week. This is 2% lower than the Iowa average of $2,076.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,034/week
Des Moines, IA
24% lower than the US average.
$2,076/week
Iowa
21% lower than the US average.
$2,517/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
$2,287/week
This is 28% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,919.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,217/week
This is 32% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,919.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,611/week
This is 12% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,919.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,380 per week, followed by Fort Dodge, Iowa ($2,277) and Ottumwa, Iowa ($2,275). Fort Dodge, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,983. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,034 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | $2,277 | $2,983 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,275 | $2,644 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,092 | $2,186 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,034 | $2,300 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $1,997 | $2,304 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,300 per week, followed by Trinity Health FirstChoice ($2,160) and Olaro ($2,015). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,034 per week — SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Olaro | $2,015 | $2,015 |
| FlexCare Allied | $1,982 | $2,053 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,973 | $2,095 |
| Medical Solutions Allied | $1,828 | $1,875 |
| Uniti Med | $1,752 | $1,779 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,304/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Des Moines, IA
- SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,300/week
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