Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,380/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Iowa City, IA is $2,380 per week. This is 14% higher than the Iowa average of $2,048.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,380/week

Iowa City, IA

6% lower than the US average.

$2,048/week

Iowa

23% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,080/week

This is 29% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,690.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,851/week

This is 6% higher than the Iowa City average of $2,690.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,202/week

This is 22% lower than the Iowa City average of $2,690.

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 ($2,250) and West Burlington, Iowa ($2,136). Ottumwa, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,644. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,380 per week, roughly in line with Iowa City, Iowa.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,380$2,380
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,250$2,644
West Burlington, Iowa$2,136$2,186
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,114$2,400
Des Moines, Iowa$2,034$2,300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,025$2,124
Davenport, Iowa$1,955$2,291
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa City?

Only Host Healthcare reports pay data for Travel Respiratory Therapists, averaging $2,380 per week. For comparison, the Iowa City, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,380 per week, roughly in line with Host Healthcare.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,380$2,380

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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