Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide
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?
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
- Madera, California
- Valley Children's Healthcare
- Focus Staff and 4 others
$3,156-3,431/week
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- Waimea, Hawaii
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
- Talent4Health and 3 others
$3,044-3,370/week
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist (Neuro Diagnostics)
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Meritus Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 27 others
$1,246-3,360/week
Estimated pay packagePICU Respiratory Therapist
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Riley Hospital for Children
- Skyline Med Staff Allied and 7 others
$2,211-3,311/week
Pediatric ICU Respiratory Therapist
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Riley Hospital for Children
- Medical Solutions Allied and 16 others
$2,211-3,311/week
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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?
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