Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide
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.
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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.

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Career Guide
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