Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,003/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $2,003 per week. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $1,929.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 161 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,003/week

Saint Louis, MO

26% lower than the US average.

$1,929/week

Missouri

31% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Carbondale, Illinois

$2,735/week

This is 12% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,402.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$2,070/week

This is 16% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,402.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,438/week

This is 2% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,402.

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,368 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,006) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,003). Columbia, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,070. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,003 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,368$2,368
Jefferson City, Missouri$2,006$2,149
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,003$2,944
Columbia, Missouri$2,002$3,070
Liberty, Missouri$1,955$2,090
Springfield, Missouri$1,802$2,109
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?

PRIDE Health pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,498 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,300) and Voca Healthcare ($2,252). PRIDE Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,944. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,003 per week — PRIDE Health pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$2,498$2,944
Prime Staffing$2,300$2,770
Voca Healthcare$2,252$2,270
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,231$2,248
Bestica$2,229$2,234
GHG Healthcare$2,220$2,220
Noor Inc.$2,209$2,220
Meda Health$2,200$2,838
Care Career$2,193$2,378
Talent4Health$2,161$2,161

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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