Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,802/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Joplin, MO is $1,802 per week. This is 11% lower than the Missouri average of $2,000.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,802/week

Joplin, MO

40% lower than the US average.

$2,000/week

Missouri

26% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

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

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

$2,139/week

This is 14% lower than the Joplin average of $2,437.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,254/week

This is 8% lower than the Joplin average of $2,437.

Wichita, Kansas

$2,341/week

This is 4% lower than the Joplin average of $2,437.

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,427 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,027) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,902). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,957. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,802 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,427$2,957
Jefferson City, Missouri$2,027$2,131
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,902$2,864
Kansas City, Missouri$1,877$1,965
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Joplin?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,940 per week, followed by Focus Staff ($1,663). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,802 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$1,940$1,940
Focus Staff$1,663$1,663

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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