Average Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,292/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $2,292 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,328.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$2,292/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,328/week

United States

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,551 per week, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($2,317) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,166). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,139. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,292 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,551$3,139
Kansas City, Missouri$2,317$2,462
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,166$2,901
Springfield, Missouri$2,110$2,110
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,617 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,427) and Iowa ($2,109). Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,507. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,292 per week — Oklahoma pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oklahoma$2,617$3,507
Illinois$2,427$3,080
Iowa$2,109$2,654
Tennessee$2,069$2,398
Nebraska$2,060$2,060
Texas$1,779$2,701
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

Care Career pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,139 per week, followed by PRIDE Health ($2,901) and Host Healthcare ($2,880). For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,292 per week — Care Career pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$3,139$3,139
PRIDE Health$2,901$2,901
Host Healthcare$2,880$2,880
Medical Solutions Allied$2,796$2,796
Triage Staffing$2,754$2,754
Prime Staffing$2,532$2,770
CrossMed$2,477$2,809
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,394$2,394
TotalMed Allied$2,327$2,974
Zack Group$2,302$2,827

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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