Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Fort Madison, IA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,051/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Fort Madison, IA is $2,051 per week. This is 23% lower than the US average of $2,516.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 178 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,051/week

Fort Madison, IA

23% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

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

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,329/week

This is 8% lower than the Fort Madison average of $2,518.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,140/week

This is 18% lower than the Fort Madison average of $2,518.

Springfield, Illinois

$2,507/week

This is equal to the Fort Madison average

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Ottumwa, Iowa pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,249 per week, followed by West Burlington, Iowa ($2,173) and Fort Dodge, Iowa ($2,086). Ottumwa, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,644. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,051 per week — Ottumwa, Iowa pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,249$2,644
West Burlington, Iowa$2,173$2,400
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,086$2,400
Des Moines, Iowa$2,034$2,300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,025$2,124
Davenport, Iowa$1,955$2,291

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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