Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,819/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Des Moines, IA is $1,819 per week. This is 8% lower than the Iowa average of $1,961.

Last updated on March 4, 2025. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,819/week

Des Moines, IA

31% lower than the US average.

$1,961/week

Iowa

22% lower than the US average.

$2,384/week

United States

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

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$1,873/week

This is 37% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,571.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,535/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,571.

Mason City, Iowa

$1,892/week

This is 36% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,571.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,147$2,407
Sioux City, Iowa$2,107$2,299
Davenport, Iowa$2,056$2,315
Mason City, Iowa$1,841$2,144
Des Moines, Iowa$1,819$2,144
West Burlington, Iowa$1,798$1,939
Council Bluffs, Iowa$1,739$1,739
Ottumwa, Iowa$1,633$1,816
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,144$2,144
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,052$2,124
SGS Consulting$2,015$2,015
PHP$1,978$1,978
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,931$1,931
Uniti Med$1,895$1,895
Health Advocates Network - Midwest$1,868$1,868
Planet Healthcare$1,836$1,836
Ardor Health Solutions$1,836$1,836
Vibra Travels$1,816$1,816

Last updated on March 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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