Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,923/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Lake Charles, LA is $1,923 per week. This is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,102.

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

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

$1,923/week

Lake Charles, LA

29% lower than the US average.

$2,102/week

Louisiana

18% lower than the US average.

$2,483/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,947/week

This is equal to the Lake Charles average

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,196/week

This is 11% higher than the Lake Charles average of $1,954.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,819/week

This is 31% higher than the Lake Charles average of $1,954.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Metairie, Louisiana$2,764$2,798
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,536$2,632
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,987$2,133
Lake Charles, Louisiana$1,923$2,139
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,798$2,056
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,606$1,606
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lake Charles?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TNAA TotalMed Allied$2,139$2,139
ALOIS Healthcare$1,993$1,993
Trustaff Allied$1,906$1,906
American Traveler$1,894$1,894
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,894$1,894
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,825$1,825
Host Healthcare$1,809$1,809

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

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