Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Fort Madison, IA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,111/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Fort Madison, IA is $2,111 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $2,538.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 287 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,111/week

Fort Madison, IA

20% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Fort Madison Compare to Other Cities

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West Burlington, Iowa

$3,043/week

This is 37% higher than the Fort Madison average of $1,918.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$1,998/week

This is 4% higher than the Fort Madison average of $1,918.

Davenport, Iowa

$2,082/week

This is 8% higher than the Fort Madison average of $1,918.

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 $3,484 per week, followed by Waterloo, Iowa ($2,386) and Dubuque, Iowa ($2,311). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,640. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,111 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 65% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$3,484$3,640
Waterloo, Iowa$2,386$2,646
Dubuque, Iowa$2,311$2,311
Des Moines, Iowa$2,160$2,358
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,049$2,266

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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