Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,681/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Louisville, KY is $1,681 per week. This is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of $1,938.

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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages

$1,681/week

Louisville, KY

50% lower than the US average.

$1,938/week

Kentucky

30% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Indiana

$2,157/week

This is 20% lower than the Louisville average of $2,587.

Cincinnati, Ohio

$2,484/week

This is 4% lower than the Louisville average of $2,587.

Somerset, Kentucky

$2,170/week

This is 19% lower than the Louisville average of $2,587.

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

Paducah, Kentucky pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,197 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,189) and Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,147). Paducah, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,681 per week — Paducah, Kentucky pays 31% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Paducah, Kentucky$2,197$2,500
Lexington, Kentucky$2,189$2,299
Elizabethtown, Kentucky$2,147$2,275
Louisville, Kentucky$1,681$1,821
Somerset, Kentucky$1,648$1,742
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisville?

Seven Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,980 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($1,821) and TRS Healthcare ($1,812). For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,681 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare$1,980$1,980
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$1,821$1,821
TRS Healthcare$1,812$1,812
Care Career$1,776$1,778
Genie Healthcare$1,725$1,725
Trustaff Allied$1,696$1,696
Cross Country Allied$1,690$1,730
Advantis Medical$1,679$1,679
Focus Staff$1,621$1,690
Medical Solutions Allied$1,608$1,608

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

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