Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,485/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Durham, NC is $2,485 per week. This is 26% higher than the North Carolina average of $1,830.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages

$2,485/week

Durham, NC

1% lower than the US average.

$1,830/week

North Carolina

38% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

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

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina

$2,211/week

This is 19% lower than the Durham average of $2,634.

Greensboro, North Carolina

$2,320/week

This is 14% lower than the Durham average of $2,634.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

$2,217/week

This is 19% lower than the Durham average of $2,634.

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

Durham, North Carolina pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,485 per week, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($2,222) and Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($2,217). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,300. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,485 per week, roughly in line with Durham, North Carolina.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$2,485$2,718
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,222$2,641
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,217$3,300
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,169$2,371
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,033$2,070
Fayetteville, North Carolina$1,978$2,285
Greensboro, North Carolina$1,874$2,066
Asheville, North Carolina$1,721$2,623
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Durham?

Care Career pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,718 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,662) and AHS Staffing ($2,613). For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,485 per week — Care Career pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,718$2,718
Assured Nursing$2,662$2,662
AHS Staffing$2,613$2,613
PRIDE Health$2,576$2,576
Prime Staffing$2,570$2,570
Triage Staffing$2,503$2,503
Focus Staff$2,481$2,481
PRN Healthcare$2,466$2,466
Anders Group$2,457$2,457
VyTalent Solutions$2,334$2,334

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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