Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,070/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist is $2,070 per week. This is 20% lower than the practicing US average of $2,482.

Last updated on April 10, 2026. Based on 7,682 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,070/week

20% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,482/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Connecticut$2,615$3,283
South Dakota$2,510$2,675
North Dakota$2,476$2,866
Nevada$2,450$3,362
Vermont$2,444$2,940
Massachusetts$2,321$3,220
New York$2,302$3,293
Minnesota$2,296$2,634
Maine$2,293$3,950
Wisconsin$2,253$3,082
Kansas$2,247$3,365
New Hampshire$2,236$2,604
Wyoming$2,218$2,520
California$2,199$4,026
Delaware$2,190$2,271
Colorado$2,187$2,829
Oregon$2,176$2,936
Montana$2,175$2,772
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$3,916$4,026
Ann Arbor, Michigan$3,636$4,200
Manchester, Connecticut$2,846$2,846
Bridgeport, Connecticut$2,843$3,283
Hagerstown, Maryland$2,806$3,524
New Haven, Connecticut$2,792$3,244
Novi, Michigan$2,781$2,781
San Leandro, California$2,729$2,729
Palo Alto, California$2,708$2,882
Worcester, Massachusetts$2,701$3,001
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?

Last updated on April 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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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?

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