Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Iowa
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Fort Dodge, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge
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UP TO $2,565/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Ottumwa, Iowa
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center
- TRS Healthcare and 20 others
UP TO $2,644/wk
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- West Burlington, Iowa
- Great River Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,210/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- DeWitt, Iowa
- Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied and 17 others
UP TO $2,261/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Mason City, Iowa
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
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UP TO $2,160/wk
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