Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,209/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,209 per week. This is 2% higher than the Illinois average of $2,157.
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 89 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,209/week
Chicago, IL
12% lower than the US average.
$2,157/week
Illinois
15% lower than the US average.
$2,473/week
United States
How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Michigan City, Indiana
$1,865/week
This is 32% lower than the Chicago average of $2,469.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,783/week
This is 11% higher than the Chicago average of $2,469.
Janesville, Wisconsin
$2,659/week
This is 7% higher than the Chicago average of $2,469.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,894 | $2,894 |
| Maywood, Illinois | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,450 | $2,600 |
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,361 | $2,538 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| PEL/VIP | $2,698 | $2,943 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,685 | $2,685 |
| American Traveler | $2,500 | $2,630 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,478 | $2,811 |
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $2,471 | $2,628 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,373 | $2,627 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,342 | $2,769 |
| Cross Country Allied | $2,336 | $2,840 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,328 | $2,583 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,305 | $2,305 |
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Career Guide
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Respiratory Therapist - NICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- PEL/VIP and 5 others
UP TO $2,310/wk
Estimated pay packageRRT PICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- PEL/VIP and 4 others
UP TO $2,310/wk
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist - NICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- TNAA TotalMed Allied and 4 others
UP TO $2,310/wk
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist - NICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- PEL/VIP and 6 others
UP TO $2,310/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Chicago, IL
- PEL/VIP
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,943/week
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