Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,766/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Joplin, MO is $1,766 per week. This is 9% lower than the Missouri average of $1,927.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,766/week

Joplin, MO

43% lower than the US average.

$1,927/week

Missouri

31% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

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

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

$1,969/week

This is 6% higher than the Joplin average of $1,853.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,266/week

This is 18% higher than the Joplin average of $1,853.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,413/week

This is 23% higher than the Joplin average of $1,853.

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,368 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,017) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,005). Columbia, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,957. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,766 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,368$2,368
Jefferson City, Missouri$2,017$2,164
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,005$2,944
Liberty, Missouri$1,955$2,090
Columbia, Missouri$1,948$2,957
Springfield, Missouri$1,805$2,109
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Joplin?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,941 per week, followed by TRS Healthcare ($1,940) and TravSource ($1,903). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,766 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$1,941$1,941
TRS Healthcare$1,940$1,940
TravSource$1,903$1,903
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,864$1,864
Anders Group$1,830$1,830
Zack Group$1,825$1,825
American Traveler$1,823$1,823
Assured Nursing$1,811$1,811
Supplemental Health Care$1,809$1,809
Trustaff Allied$1,806$1,806

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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