Average Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$2,263/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner is $2,263 per week. This is 11% lower than the practicing US average of $2,518.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 99 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$2,263/week

11% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,518/week

United States

Where do Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners get paid the most?

Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $3,120 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,758) and Oklahoma ($2,643). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the national average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $2,263 per week — Virginia pays 38% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia$3,120$3,120
Massachusetts$2,758$2,907
Oklahoma$2,643$3,520
Colorado$2,572$2,572
Illinois$2,175$2,452
Rhode Island$2,171$2,171
Nebraska$2,163$2,268
Ohio$2,100$2,160
California$1,960$2,802
Wisconsin$1,960$1,960
Michigan$1,900$1,900
What cities pay the most for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Charlottesville, Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $3,120 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,658) and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($2,643). Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the national average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $2,263 per week — Charlottesville, Virginia pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charlottesville, Virginia$3,120$3,120
Palo Alto, California$2,658$2,802
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$2,643$3,520
Providence, Rhode Island$2,171$2,171
Urbana, Illinois$2,167$2,434
Omaha, Nebraska$2,163$2,268
Cincinnati, Ohio$2,160$2,160
Lodi, California$2,100$2,100
Madison, Wisconsin$1,960$1,960
Ukiah, California$1,956$1,956
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

MetaSense, Inc. pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $3,520 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,925) and TotalMed Allied ($2,904). For comparison, the national average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $2,263 per week — MetaSense, Inc. pays 56% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MetaSense, Inc.$3,520$3,520
Assured Nursing$2,925$3,345
TotalMed Allied$2,904$3,294
Prime Time Healthcare$2,758$2,907
TravSource$2,610$2,610
Access Healthcare$2,592$2,592
LanceSoft$2,567$3,100
American Traveler$2,496$2,667
FlexCare Allied$2,486$3,379
Talent4Health$2,482$2,568

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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