Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,076/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Iowa is $2,076 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,076/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,087/week

United States

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 Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,076 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Iowa compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,480 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,471) and Wisconsin ($2,242). North Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,549. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,076 per week — South Dakota pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,480$3,429
North Dakota$2,471$3,549
Wisconsin$2,242$2,710
Illinois$2,188$2,647
Minnesota$2,148$2,602
Michigan$2,126$3,295
Nebraska$2,117$2,606
Missouri$2,112$3,014
Kansas$1,578$2,200
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa?

ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,983 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,644) and Treva Workforce ($2,497). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,076 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 44% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,983$2,983
Vibra Travels$2,644$2,644
Treva Workforce$2,497$2,497
Catalytic Solutions$2,446$2,446
LanceSoft$2,400$2,400
TRS Healthcare$2,395$2,395
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$2,350$2,400
LeaderStat$2,311$2,432
ADN Healthcare$2,293$2,324
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,279$2,335

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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