Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,169/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,169 per week. This is 2% lower than the Illinois average of $2,210.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,169/week

Chicago, IL

16% lower than the US average.

$2,210/week

Illinois

14% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

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

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Libertyville, Illinois

$2,374/week

This is 2% lower than the Chicago average of $2,434.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,699/week

This is 10% higher than the Chicago average of $2,434.

Janesville, Wisconsin

$2,820/week

This is 14% higher than the Chicago average of $2,434.

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

Maywood, Illinois pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Libertyville, Illinois ($2,349) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,215). Libertyville, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,654. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,169 per week — Maywood, Illinois pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maywood, Illinois$2,520$2,520
Libertyville, Illinois$2,349$2,654
Urbana, Illinois$2,215$2,488
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?

National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,524 per week, followed by Cross Country Allied ($2,478) and PRIDE Health ($2,448). Cross Country Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,680. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,169 per week — National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services$2,524$2,524
Cross Country Allied$2,478$2,680
PRIDE Health$2,448$2,617
Noor Inc.$2,359$2,359
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,350$2,350
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$2,340$2,340
PEL/VIP$2,302$2,302
GLC On-The-Go$2,302$2,302
Sunbelt Staffing$2,300$2,300
HonorVet Technologies$2,270$2,270

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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