Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,157/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Iowa is $2,157 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,120.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 277 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,157/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,120/week
United States
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 $3,078 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,532) and Waterloo, Iowa ($2,383). West Burlington, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,604. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,157 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 43% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington, Iowa | $3,078 | $3,604 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,532 | $2,532 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,383 | $2,646 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,236 | $2,698 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,195 | $2,387 |
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Iowa compare to nearby states?
North Dakota pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,498 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,466) and South Dakota ($2,324). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,604. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,157 per week — North Dakota pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $2,498 | $2,892 |
| Minnesota | $2,466 | $3,604 |
| South Dakota | $2,324 | $2,746 |
| Wisconsin | $2,275 | $3,076 |
| Colorado | $2,205 | $3,158 |
| Nebraska | $2,195 | $2,520 |
| Illinois | $2,194 | $3,044 |
| Oklahoma | $2,093 | $3,379 |
| Missouri | $1,933 | $2,978 |
| Kansas | $1,810 | $2,307 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Iowa?
Genie Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,640 per week, followed by Cross Country Allied ($3,500) and Slate Healthcare ($3,445). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,157 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 69% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Genie Healthcare | $3,640 | $3,640 |
| Cross Country Allied | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Slate Healthcare | $3,445 | $3,445 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $3,009 | $3,551 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,679 | $2,679 |
| LanceSoft | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,433 | $2,433 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,419 | $2,419 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,412 | $2,429 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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