Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,427/week
The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in Illinois is $2,427 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,328.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,427/week
Illinois
4% higher than the US average.
$2,328/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists?
Chicago, Illinois pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,883 per week, followed by Libertyville, Illinois ($2,072) and Evanston, Illinois ($1,595). Chicago, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,080. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,427 per week — Chicago, Illinois pays 19% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $2,883 | $3,080 |
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,072 | $2,072 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $1,595 | $1,636 |
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,482 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,292) and Michigan ($2,268). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,139. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,427 per week — Wisconsin pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,482 | $2,711 |
| Missouri | $2,292 | $3,139 |
| Michigan | $2,268 | $2,490 |
| Ohio | $2,252 | $3,070 |
| Iowa | $2,109 | $2,654 |
| Tennessee | $2,069 | $2,398 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois?
PEL/VIP pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,706 per week, followed by American Traveler ($3,080) and Triage Staffing ($3,044). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,427 per week — PEL/VIP pays 53% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| PEL/VIP | $3,706 | $3,706 |
| American Traveler | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| Triage Staffing | $3,044 | $3,044 |
| Assured Nursing | $3,034 | $3,034 |
| FlexCare Allied | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,987 | $2,987 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| Focus Staff | $2,920 | $2,920 |
| Medical Solutions Allied | $2,914 | $2,914 |
| Health Carousel - Travel Allied | $2,676 | $2,676 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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