Average Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,971/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,971 per week. This is 8% higher than the Illinois average of $2,725.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,971/week

Chicago, IL

15% higher than the US average.

$2,725/week

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$2,534/week

United States

How Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,657/week

This is 3% higher than the Chicago average of $2,570.

Indianapolis, Indiana

$2,344/week

This is 10% lower than the Chicago average of $2,570.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$1,919/week

This is 34% lower than the Chicago average of $2,570.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists?

Chicago, Illinois pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,971 per week, followed by Libertyville, Illinois ($2,120). Chicago, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,080. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,971 per week, roughly in line with Chicago, Illinois.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$2,971$3,080
Libertyville, Illinois$2,120$2,120
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?

American Traveler pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,080 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($3,044) and FlexCare Allied ($3,020). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,971 per week — American Traveler pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$3,080$3,080
Triage Staffing$3,044$3,044
FlexCare Allied$3,020$3,020
TotalMed Allied$3,014$3,014
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,987$2,987
Stability Healthcare$2,976$2,976
Trustaff Allied$2,958$2,958
Focus Staff$2,920$2,920
Medical Solutions Allied$2,914$2,914
Assured Nursing$2,781$2,781

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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