Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,822/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas is $1,822 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,117.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$1,822/week
Arkansas
16% lower than the US average.
$2,117/week
United States
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,149 per week, followed by Fort Smith, Arkansas ($1,781). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,578. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,822 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $2,149 | $2,578 |
| Fort Smith, Arkansas | $1,781 | $1,940 |
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,308 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,206) and Alabama ($2,199). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,379. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,822 per week — Louisiana pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $2,308 | $3,120 |
| Illinois | $2,206 | $3,044 |
| Alabama | $2,199 | $3,089 |
| Oklahoma | $2,010 | $3,379 |
| Kentucky | $1,945 | $2,598 |
| Missouri | $1,925 | $2,978 |
| Mississippi | $1,828 | $2,077 |
| Kansas | $1,789 | $2,307 |
| Texas | $1,720 | $2,714 |
| Tennessee | $1,706 | $2,420 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arkansas?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,578 per week, followed by Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,185) and Coast Medical Service ($2,059). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,822 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 41% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,578 | $2,578 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,185 | $2,185 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,059 | $2,059 |
| FlexCare Allied | $1,944 | $2,094 |
| TRS Healthcare | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,903 | $2,060 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $1,899 | $1,899 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,873 | $2,006 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $1,861 | $1,861 |
| HCS 247 | $1,843 | $1,843 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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NICU Respiratory Therapist
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- Medical Solutions Allied and 17 others
UP TO $1,940/wk
Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Camden, Arkansas
- Ouachita County Medical Center
- HCS 247 and 10 others
UP TO $1,861/wk
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Little Rock, AR
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,578/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Fort Smith, AR
- TRS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,940/week
NICU Respiratory Therapist
- Fort Smith, AR
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,933/week
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