Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,900/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, LA is $1,900 per week. This is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,041.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,900/week
Lafayette, LA
33% lower than the US average.
$2,041/week
Louisiana
24% lower than the US average.
$2,533/week
United States
How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
Metairie, Louisiana
$2,529/week
This is 25% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,897.
New Orleans, Louisiana
$2,584/week
This is 27% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,897.
Gulfport, Mississippi
$1,979/week
This is 4% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,897.
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,435 per week, followed by Metairie, Louisiana ($2,422) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,082). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,900 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 28% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $2,435 | $3,100 |
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,422 | $2,912 |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | $2,082 | $2,340 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,832 | $2,482 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Lafayette, LA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,900/week
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