Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,544/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in South Dakota is $2,544 per week. This is 18% higher than the US average of $2,074.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$2,544/week

South Dakota

18% higher than the US average.

$2,074/week

United States

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Rapid City, South Dakota pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,574 per week, followed by Aberdeen, South Dakota ($2,133). Rapid City, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,726. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,544 per week — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,574$2,726
Aberdeen, South Dakota$2,133$2,205
How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,370 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,362) and Wisconsin ($2,254). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,610. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,544 per week — Minnesota pays 7% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,370$3,604
North Dakota$2,362$3,133
Wisconsin$2,254$3,129
Nebraska$2,215$2,427
Illinois$2,132$3,025
Colorado$2,120$3,610
Michigan$2,057$2,575
Iowa$2,019$3,445
Missouri$2,005$3,035
Kansas$1,606$2,149
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Dakota?

Staffmax Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,726 per week, followed by TRS Healthcare ($2,708) and Care Career ($2,695). For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,544 per week — Staffmax Healthcare pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staffmax Healthcare$2,726$2,726
TRS Healthcare$2,708$2,708
Care Career$2,695$2,695
American Traveler$2,677$2,677
Focus Staff$2,667$2,667
TotalMed Allied$2,644$2,644
Meda Health$2,641$2,641
AHS Staffing$2,600$2,600
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,599$2,599
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,592$2,593

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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