Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,647/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Tacoma, WA is $2,647 per week. This is 19% higher than the Washington average of $2,147.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,647/week

Tacoma, WA

5% higher than the US average.

$2,147/week

Washington

18% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Seattle, Washington

$2,550/week

This is 6% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,700.

Aberdeen, Washington

$2,696/week

This is equal to the Tacoma average

Wenatchee, Washington

$2,682/week

This is 1% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,700.

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

Tacoma, Washington pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,647 per week, followed by Ellensburg, Washington ($2,567) and Bellevue, Washington ($2,451). Ellensburg, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,923. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,647 per week, roughly in line with Tacoma, Washington.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tacoma, Washington$2,647$2,762
Ellensburg, Washington$2,567$2,923
Bellevue, Washington$2,451$2,494
Kennewick, Washington$2,411$2,605
Kirkland, Washington$2,375$2,375
Vancouver, Washington$2,358$2,579
Renton, Washington$2,316$2,316
Wenatchee, Washington$2,270$2,599
Edmonds, Washington$2,205$2,285
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tacoma?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,752 per week, followed by Focus Staff ($2,690) and Cross Country Allied ($2,675). Focus Staff has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,762. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,647 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$2,752$2,752
Focus Staff$2,690$2,762
Cross Country Allied$2,675$2,675
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,641$2,641
Anders Group$2,592$2,592
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio$2,510$2,510
Axis Medical Staffing$2,447$2,447
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,443$2,443

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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