Average Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,343/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist is $2,343 per week. This is 8% lower than the practicing US average of $2,529.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 886 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$2,343/week

8% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,529/week

United States

Where do Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?

Minnesota pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,275 per week, followed by Connecticut ($2,715) and Colorado ($2,681). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,218. For comparison, the national average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,343 per week — Minnesota pays 40% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$3,275$3,604
Connecticut$2,715$2,911
Colorado$2,681$3,582
Massachusetts$2,654$2,992
South Dakota$2,635$2,670
Oklahoma$2,618$3,507
Nevada$2,600$2,600
Maryland$2,571$2,571
West Virginia$2,541$3,334
Wisconsin$2,515$3,440
Washington$2,495$2,900
Michigan$2,495$5,218
Wyoming$2,450$2,450
Louisiana$2,438$2,922
Virginia$2,434$3,439
Illinois$2,427$3,080
What cities pay the most for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists?

Minneapolis, Minnesota pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,356 per week, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($2,883) and Detroit, Michigan ($2,853). Detroit, Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,218. For comparison, the national average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,343 per week — Minneapolis, Minnesota pays 43% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minneapolis, Minnesota$3,356$3,604
Chicago, Illinois$2,883$3,080
Detroit, Michigan$2,853$5,218
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,835$2,922
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$2,777$3,507
Worcester, Massachusetts$2,766$2,839
Norfolk, Virginia$2,717$3,439
Hartford, Connecticut$2,715$2,911
Aurora, Colorado$2,708$3,582
Tacoma, Washington$2,690$2,900
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist jobs?

PEL/VIP pays Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,706 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($3,604) and Integrated Healthcare Services ($3,507). Coast Medical Service has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,218. For comparison, the national average for Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $2,343 per week — PEL/VIP pays 58% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PEL/VIP$3,706$3,706
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$3,604$3,604
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,507$3,507
MSSI$3,383$3,603
Emonics Healthcare$3,311$3,311
Medasource$3,179$3,179
Staffmax Healthcare$3,159$3,159
Seven Healthcare$3,125$3,550
Coast Medical Service$3,017$5,218
TravSource$2,884$3,529

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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