Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,918/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas is $1,918 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,044.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 67 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,918/week

Arkansas

7% lower than the US average.

$2,044/week

United States

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,102 per week, followed by Fort Smith, Arkansas ($1,794). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,652. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,918 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,102$2,652
Fort Smith, Arkansas$1,794$1,940
How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,198 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,184) and Kentucky ($1,996). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,456. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,918 per week — Illinois pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,198$3,180
Alabama$2,184$2,705
Kentucky$1,996$2,390
Missouri$1,927$2,957
Louisiana$1,916$2,822
Oklahoma$1,911$3,456
Kansas$1,787$2,502
Mississippi$1,751$1,961
Texas$1,649$3,016
Tennessee$1,566$2,415
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arkansas?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,652 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,365) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions ($2,323). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,918 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 38% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,652$2,652
Vibra Travels$2,365$2,365
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,323$2,323
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,301$2,301
GHG Healthcare$2,206$2,206
GLC On-The-Go$2,195$2,195
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,158$2,158
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,142$2,142
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,079$2,079
Care Career$2,077$2,167

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

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