Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,747/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, LA is $1,747 per week. This is 22% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,129.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,747/week

Lafayette, LA

44% lower than the US average.

$2,129/week

Louisiana

18% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

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

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,527/week

This is 15% higher than the Lafayette average of $2,158.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

$2,507/week

This is 14% higher than the Lafayette average of $2,158.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,539/week

This is 15% higher than the Lafayette average of $2,158.

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

Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,509 per week, followed by Metairie, Louisiana ($2,475) and Baton Rouge, Louisiana ($2,098). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,040. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,747 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,509$3,040
Metairie, Louisiana$2,475$2,973
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$2,098$2,200
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,096$2,300
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,015$2,941
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,747$1,900
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lafayette?

TalentBurst, Inc pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,011 per week, followed by Della Infotech Inc ($1,980) and LanceSoft ($1,900). TalentBurst, Inc also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,110. For comparison, the Lafayette, LA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,747 per week — TalentBurst, Inc pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TalentBurst, Inc$2,011$2,110
Della Infotech Inc$1,980$1,980
LanceSoft$1,900$1,900
TRS Healthcare$1,899$1,899
PRIDE Health$1,867$1,867
Gifted Healthcare$1,782$1,782
Trustaff Allied$1,739$1,739
Supplemental Health Care$1,695$1,695
AHS Staffing$1,602$1,602

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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