Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,273/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Ottumwa, IA is $2,273 per week. This is 11% higher than the Iowa average of $2,026.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,273/week

Ottumwa, IA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,026/week

Iowa

25% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Ottumwa Compare to Other Cities

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,608/week

This is 15% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,227.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,275/week

This is 2% higher than the Ottumwa average of $2,227.

Davenport, Iowa

$2,033/week

This is 10% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,227.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
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 ($2,273) and Fort Dodge, Iowa ($2,252). Fort Dodge, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,983. For comparison, the Ottumwa, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,273 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$2,380$2,380
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,273$2,957
Fort Dodge, Iowa$2,252$2,983
West Burlington, Iowa$2,069$2,108
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,034$2,131
Des Moines, Iowa$2,007$2,300
Davenport, Iowa$1,989$2,324
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ottumwa?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,801 per week, followed by Treva Workforce ($2,497) and Care Career ($2,455). Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,957. For comparison, the Ottumwa, IA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,273 per week — Vibra Travels pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,801$2,957
Treva Workforce$2,497$2,497
Care Career$2,455$2,455
Catalytic Solutions$2,446$2,446
LeaderStat$2,432$2,432
Voca Healthcare$2,392$2,392
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,335$2,335
AHS Staffing$2,335$2,335
FlexCare Allied$2,323$2,323
American Traveler$2,311$2,311

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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