Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,210/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Illinois is $2,210 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,067.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 262 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,210/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,067/week

United States

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 Illinois average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,210 per week — Maywood, Illinois pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maywood, Illinois$2,520$2,520
Libertyville, Illinois$2,349$2,654
Urbana, Illinois$2,215$2,488
How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,258 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,236) and Iowa ($2,072). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,210 per week — Wisconsin pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,258$3,034
Minnesota$2,236$3,460
Iowa$2,072$2,741
Ohio$2,068$3,500
Michigan$2,039$2,769
Kentucky$2,029$2,507
Missouri$1,959$2,957
Kansas$1,588$2,058
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,850 per week, followed by GHG Healthcare ($2,705) and LanceSoft ($2,550). LanceSoft has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,900. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,210 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,850$2,850
GHG Healthcare$2,705$2,705
LanceSoft$2,550$2,900
Care Team Solutions$2,546$2,546
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$2,515$2,515
TalentBurst, Inc$2,515$2,515
TravSource$2,507$2,507
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,488$2,488
PRIDE Health$2,467$2,654
Talent4Health$2,434$2,546

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

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