Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,737/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, NC is $1,737 per week. This is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,959.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 75 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,737/week

Asheville, NC

45% lower than the US average.

$1,959/week

North Carolina

29% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Greenville, South Carolina

$2,175/week

This is 2% higher than the Asheville average of $2,122.

Knoxville, Tennessee

$2,077/week

This is 2% lower than the Asheville average of $2,122.

Knoxville, Tennessee

$2,077/week

This is 2% lower than the Asheville average of $2,122.

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

Durham, North Carolina pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,534 per week, followed by Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($2,310) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($2,300). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,082. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,737 per week — Durham, North Carolina pays 46% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$2,534$2,646
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,310$3,082
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,300$2,300
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,280$2,608
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,143$2,180
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,102$2,835
Asheville, North Carolina$1,737$2,439
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Asheville?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,127 per week, followed by PRIDE Health ($2,022) and Revolution Healthcare Services ($2,012). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,439. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,737 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,127$2,439
PRIDE Health$2,022$2,022
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,012$2,012
Catalytic Solutions$2,007$2,007
Care Career$2,007$2,007
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,971$1,971
American Traveler$1,943$1,943
Care Team Solutions$1,910$1,910
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,904$1,904
Prime Staffing$1,890$1,890

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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