Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,887/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Pontiac, MI is $1,887 per week. This is 9% lower than the Michigan average of $2,049.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Pontiac, MI compared to State and National Averages

$1,887/week

Pontiac, MI

34% lower than the US average.

$2,049/week

Michigan

23% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

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

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Jackson, Michigan

$2,116/week

This is 8% lower than the Pontiac average of $2,291.

Saginaw, Michigan

$1,819/week

This is 26% lower than the Pontiac average of $2,291.

Lansing, Michigan

$2,152/week

This is 6% lower than the Pontiac average of $2,291.

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

Detroit, Michigan pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,281 per week, followed by Marquette, Michigan ($2,201) and Manistee, Michigan ($2,175). Manistee, Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,486. For comparison, the Pontiac, MI average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,887 per week — Detroit, Michigan pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Detroit, Michigan$2,281$2,394
Marquette, Michigan$2,201$2,365
Manistee, Michigan$2,175$2,486
Petoskey, Michigan$2,165$2,403
Midland, Michigan$2,108$2,260
Kalamazoo, Michigan$2,066$2,327
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pontiac?

Cross Country Allied pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,130 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Allied ($1,921) and Anders Group ($1,890). For comparison, the Pontiac, MI average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,887 per week — Cross Country Allied pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Allied$2,130$2,130
AMN Healthcare Allied$1,921$1,921
Anders Group$1,890$1,890
Jackson HealthPros$1,884$1,884
Trustaff Allied$1,881$1,881
AHS Staffing$1,809$1,809
Meda Health$1,800$1,800
Health Carousel - Travel Allied$1,777$1,777

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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