Average Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$2,131/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner is $2,131 per week. This is 18% lower than the practicing US average of $2,525.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 91 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,131/week

18% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,525/week

United States

Where do Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners get paid the most?

North Dakota pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($2,613) and Maryland ($2,320). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the national average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $2,131 per week — North Dakota pays 25% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
North Dakota$2,664$2,664
Oklahoma$2,613$3,520
Maryland$2,320$2,589
Illinois$2,181$2,390
Nebraska$2,139$2,278
Iowa$2,128$2,128
Texas$2,014$2,014
Ohio$1,888$2,040
California$1,830$2,200
Louisiana$1,760$1,900
Florida$1,620$1,620
What cities pay the most for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Grand Forks, North Dakota pays Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ($2,613) and Hagerstown, Maryland ($2,320). 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 $2,131 per week — Grand Forks, North Dakota pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Grand Forks, North Dakota$2,664$2,664
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$2,613$3,520
Hagerstown, Maryland$2,320$2,589
Urbana, Illinois$2,173$2,311
Omaha, Nebraska$2,139$2,278
Des Moines, Iowa$2,128$2,128
Stockton, California$1,939$1,939
Lima, Ohio$1,920$1,920
Springfield, Ohio$1,920$2,040
Fairfield, Ohio$1,848$1,848
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 Care Team Solutions ($2,589) and Talent4Health ($2,550). For comparison, the national average for Travel Respiratory Care Practitioners is $2,131 per week — MetaSense, Inc. pays 65% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MetaSense, Inc.$3,520$3,520
Care Team Solutions$2,589$2,589
Talent4Health$2,550$2,550
Olaro$2,469$2,469
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,456$2,456
HonorVet Technologies$2,455$2,455
Med Ninjas$2,351$2,351
Slate Healthcare$2,339$2,664
American Traveler$2,336$2,387
Zack Group$2,327$2,327

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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