Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Baton Rouge, LA

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Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,982/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,982 per week. This is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,118.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,982/week

Baton Rouge, LA

27% lower than the US average.

$2,118/week

Louisiana

19% lower than the US average.

$2,515/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Metairie, Louisiana

$2,573/week

This is 3% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $2,488.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,413/week

This is 3% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,488.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

$2,434/week

This is 2% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,488.

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Metairie, Louisiana pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,602 per week, followed by Shreveport, Louisiana ($2,384) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,079). Metairie, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,909. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,982 per week — Metairie, Louisiana pays 31% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Metairie, Louisiana	$2,602	$2,909
Shreveport, Louisiana	$2,384	$2,483
Lake Charles, Louisiana	$2,079	$2,302
Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$1,982	$2,275
New Orleans, Louisiana	$1,874	$2,482

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Baton Rouge?

Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,223 per week, followed by IntelliPro Group ($2,200) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($2,185). PRIDE Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,275. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,982 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 12% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Gifted Healthcare	$2,223	$2,223
IntelliPro Group	$2,200	$2,200
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied	$2,185	$2,185
PRIDE Health	$2,123	$2,275
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio	$2,054	$2,054
TotalMed Allied	$2,045	$2,045
ALOIS Healthcare	$2,005	$2,176
Talent4Health	$1,983	$1,983
TRS Healthcare	$1,899	$1,899
TalentBurst, Inc	$1,843	$1,843

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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