Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,695/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Ottumwa, IA is $1,695 per week. This is 22% lower than the Iowa average of $2,073.

Last updated on May 18, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,695/week

Ottumwa, IA

46% lower than the US average.

$2,073/week

Iowa

19% lower than the US average.

$2,467/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$2,573/week

This is 23% higher than the Ottumwa average of $1,983.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,711/week

This is 27% higher than the Ottumwa average of $1,983.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,163/week

This is 8% higher than the Ottumwa average of $1,983.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,329$2,415
Davenport, Iowa$2,213$2,326
Mason City, Iowa$2,104$2,802
West Burlington, Iowa$2,078$2,264
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,042$2,200
Waterloo, Iowa$1,917$1,977
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ottumwa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$1,949$1,949
LeaderStat$1,827$1,837
Voca Healthcare$1,795$1,795
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$1,785$1,785
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,734$1,734
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,712$1,712
Host Healthcare$1,653$1,653
Triage Staffing$1,514$1,514
Uniti Med$1,459$1,462

Last updated on May 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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