Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,050/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist is $2,050 per week. This is 21% lower than the practicing US average of $2,481.

Last updated on August 30, 2026. Based on 6,364 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,050/week

21% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,481/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rhode Island$3,083$4,706
New Mexico$2,682$3,794
North Dakota$2,579$3,574
South Dakota$2,571$2,708
Maine$2,452$3,289
Connecticut$2,439$3,196
Vermont$2,429$2,772
Massachusetts$2,409$3,027
Alaska$2,358$2,736
Washington$2,238$3,700
New Jersey$2,231$2,744
West Virginia$2,230$2,915
Wisconsin$2,224$3,453
Montana$2,223$2,846
Illinois$2,219$2,850
Nebraska$2,205$2,429
Minnesota$2,168$2,190
New Hampshire$2,151$3,126
New York$2,146$2,806
Ohio$2,124$3,210
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Providence, Rhode Island$3,088$4,706
Cambridge, Massachusetts$3,000$3,000
Warwick, Rhode Island$2,992$2,992
Minot, North Dakota$2,920$3,574
Manchester, Connecticut$2,909$2,909
Richland, Washington$2,907$3,700
Metairie, Louisiana$2,763$2,795
Princeton, West Virginia$2,756$2,915
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$2,748$3,182
Marlborough, Massachusetts$2,717$2,900
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,931$4,706
Medasource$3,401$3,401
MedCadre$3,261$3,673
Lumbee Group$3,046$3,046
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$3,017$3,017
Resource Logistics Inc$2,969$2,969
FlexStaff$2,903$2,903
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health$2,887$3,272
PEL/VIP$2,850$2,850
Smarter Healthcare Partners$2,770$2,770

Last updated on August 30, 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.