Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,913/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in West Des Moines, IA is $1,913 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,370.

Last updated on February 17, 2025. Based on 213 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

$1,913/week

West Des Moines, IA

24% lower than the US average.

$2,370/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,511/week

This is 7% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,336.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,229/week

This is 5% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,336.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,206/week

This is 6% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,336.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,129$2,375
Davenport, Iowa$1,985$2,290
Waterloo, Iowa$1,886$2,176
Council Bluffs, Iowa$1,869$2,059

Last updated on February 17, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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