Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,298/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Dubuque, IA is $2,298 per week. This is 11% higher than the Iowa average of $2,035.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Dubuque, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,298/week

Dubuque, IA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,035/week

Iowa

24% lower than the US average.

$2,527/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities

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Davenport, Iowa

$2,059/week

This is 16% lower than the Dubuque average of $2,395.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,580/week

This is 7% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,395.

Janesville, Wisconsin

$2,824/week

This is 15% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,395.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
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 Ottumwa, Iowa ($2,305) and Dubuque, Iowa ($2,298). Fort Dodge, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,496. For comparison, the Dubuque, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,298 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,380$2,380
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,305$2,305
Dubuque, Iowa$2,298$2,347
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,219$2,496
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,041$2,146
Davenport, Iowa$2,029$2,324
West Burlington, Iowa$2,029$2,116
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Dubuque?

Prime Time Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,329 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,275) and Cross Country Allied ($2,260). Prime Time Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,347. For comparison, the Dubuque, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,298 per week — Prime Time Healthcare pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$2,329$2,347
Coast Medical Service$2,275$2,275
Cross Country Allied$2,260$2,260

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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