Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,025/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist is $2,025 per week. This is 23% lower than the practicing US average of $2,481.

Last updated on July 13, 2026. Based on 8,108 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,025/week

23% 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
Wyoming$2,489$2,754
Massachusetts$2,477$4,530
Connecticut$2,450$3,333
Vermont$2,415$2,838
Maine$2,344$3,337
New Hampshire$2,286$2,623
California$2,270$3,248
Minnesota$2,257$2,503
Louisiana$2,251$3,001
North Dakota$2,248$2,829
Hawaii$2,233$3,277
Nevada$2,231$2,379
Idaho$2,213$2,594
Alaska$2,213$3,227
Kentucky$2,196$2,656
Rhode Island$2,186$2,466
New York$2,181$3,115
Washington$2,174$3,117
Wisconsin$2,173$2,991
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cambridge, Massachusetts$3,955$4,530
Ann Arbor, Michigan$3,636$3,979
Kirkland, Washington$2,995$2,995
Staten Island, New York$2,903$2,903
Bangor, Maine$2,786$3,185
Bridgeport, Connecticut$2,751$3,333
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$2,745$3,800
Worcester, Massachusetts$2,707$3,017
Summit, New Jersey$2,701$3,026
Manchester, Connecticut$2,682$3,000
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
iDEAL Hire$3,162$3,162
Compunnel Healthcare$2,995$3,800
FlexStaff$2,903$2,903
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,822$3,337
Prime Time Healthcare$2,722$2,854
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health$2,696$2,705
Resource Logistics Inc$2,630$2,630
Innovent Global$2,600$2,600
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,565$2,936
ProKatchers$2,562$3,610

Last updated on July 13, 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.