Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,778/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fort Smith, AR is $1,778 per week. This is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of $1,839.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Fort Smith, AR compared to State and National Averages

$1,778/week

Fort Smith, AR

42% lower than the US average.

$1,839/week

Arkansas

38% lower than the US average.

$2,532/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,286/week

This is 13% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,985.

Joplin, Missouri

$2,172/week

This is 9% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,985.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$2,485/week

This is 20% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,985.

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

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Fort Smith, Arkansas ($1,778). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,323. For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,778 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,150$2,323
Fort Smith, Arkansas$1,778$1,940
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Fort Smith?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,940 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($1,910) and Cross Country Allied ($1,820). For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,778 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$1,940$1,940
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$1,910$1,910
Cross Country Allied$1,820$1,820
Trustaff Allied$1,811$1,811
Health Advocates Network - Allied$1,807$1,807
Supplemental Health Care$1,800$1,800
National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services$1,736$1,736
TotalMed Allied$1,728$1,728
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio$1,727$1,727
AMN Healthcare Allied$1,611$1,611

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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