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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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