Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Waterloo, IA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,958/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Waterloo, IA is $1,958 per week. This is 26% lower than the US average of $2,468.
Last updated on July 24, 2026. Based on 126 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages
$1,958/week
Waterloo, IA
26% lower than the US average.
$2,468/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,488/week
This is equal to the Waterloo average
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,601/week
This is 4% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,489.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,761/week
This is 41% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,489.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,048 | $2,115 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,031 | $2,137 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $1,982 | $2,448 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $1,970 | $2,110 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,945 | $2,171 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $1,934 | $2,100 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $1,873 | $2,109 |
Last updated on July 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Respiratory Therapist
- Waterloo, Iowa
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 20 others
UP TO $2,291/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Waterloo, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,291/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Waterloo, IA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,271/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Waterloo, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,241/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Waterloo, IA
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,092/week
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