Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,076/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in West Des Moines, IA is $2,076 per week. This is 21% lower than the US average of $2,517.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,076/week

West Des Moines, IA

21% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Dodge, Iowa

$2,287/week

This is 19% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,713.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,217/week

This is 22% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,713.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,065/week

This is 31% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,713.

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

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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