Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,151/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist is $2,151 per week. This is 18% lower than the practicing US average of $2,538.

Last updated on February 23, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$2,151/week

18% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,538/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
District of Columbia$3,369$3,369
Pennsylvania$3,143$3,143
Vermont$2,617$2,910
New Jersey$2,540$2,540
New York$2,443$2,443
California$2,428$2,720
Alaska$2,365$2,583
Minnesota$2,364$2,364
Iowa$2,355$2,559
New Mexico$2,344$2,823
Arkansas$2,310$2,310
Ohio$2,285$2,285
Wyoming$2,280$2,289
Delaware$2,278$2,278
Connecticut$2,273$2,386
Maine$2,272$2,272
North Carolina$2,241$2,523
Oregon$2,224$2,362
Wisconsin$2,222$2,222
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$3,369$3,369
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania$3,143$3,143
Indianapolis, Indiana$3,085$3,085
Boston, Massachusetts$2,738$2,738
Columbus, Ohio$2,720$2,720
Burlington, Vermont$2,657$2,910
Fairfax, Virginia$2,600$2,600
Syracuse, New York$2,595$2,595
Kansas City, Missouri$2,584$2,584
Plymouth, Massachusetts$2,576$2,722
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$3,369$3,369
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,910$2,910
Care Career$2,753$3,143
United Staffing Solutions$2,664$2,664
Seven Healthcare$2,600$2,600
E-SolHealth$2,559$2,559
Your Home Team Health$2,540$2,540
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,451$2,451
ALOIS Healthcare$2,450$3,023
The Judge Group$2,437$2,450

Last updated on February 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends

Be the first to know about new jobs for Registered Respiratory Therapists with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This World Mental Health Day
be kind to your mind world mental health day
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This World Mental Health Day
Check out these top ways to prioritize yourself today and everyday.
Open article The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact and What It Means for PAs
Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
The Physician Assistant Licensure Compact and What It Means for PAs
Prepare to expand your PA career by learning everything you need to know about multistate licensure.
Open article The 10 Highest-Paying Sonography Specialties in 2025
Sonography Specialties
The 10 Highest-Paying Sonography Specialties in 2025
Find your niche to unlock the top salaries in your diagnostic imaging career.
See more Blog Posts

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Earning your Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) often increases your salary potential as a registered respiratory therapist or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.