Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,663/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $1,663 per week. This is 20% lower than the Illinois average of $1,996.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$1,663/week

Chicago, IL

51% lower than the US average.

$1,996/week

Illinois

26% lower than the US average.

$2,514/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Maywood, Illinois

$2,428/week

This is 31% higher than the Chicago average of $1,672.

Michigan City, Indiana

$2,726/week

This is 39% higher than the Chicago average of $1,672.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,534/week

This is 34% higher than the Chicago average of $1,672.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$2,700$2,700
Urbana, Illinois$2,434$2,434
Libertyville, Illinois$2,423$2,638
Springfield, Illinois$2,337$2,696
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,486$2,486
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare$2,074$2,074
First Connect Health$1,756$1,756
TRS Healthcare$1,750$1,750
Medical Solutions Allied$1,736$1,736
Trustaff Allied$1,736$1,736
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,721$1,721
Anders Group$1,696$1,696
Cross Country Allied$1,670$1,670
Jackson HealthPros$1,592$1,592

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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