Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,589/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Athens, TN is $1,589 per week. This is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,694.

Last updated on January 29, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,589/week

Athens, TN

54% lower than the US average.

$1,694/week

Tennessee

44% lower than the US average.

$2,448/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Highlands, North Carolina

$1,382/week

This is 17% lower than the Athens average of $1,619.

Lawrenceville, Georgia

$2,148/week

This is 25% higher than the Athens average of $1,619.

Snellville, Georgia

$1,878/week

This is 14% higher than the Athens average of $1,619.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Memphis, Tennessee$2,095$2,289
Athens, Tennessee$1,589$1,642
Springfield, Tennessee$1,507$1,507
Nashville, Tennessee$1,505$2,002
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Athens?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,642$1,642
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,635$1,635
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,597$1,597
Host Healthcare$1,528$1,528
Aequor Allied$1,522$1,522
Triage Staffing$1,420$1,420
Uniti Med$1,401$1,401

Last updated on January 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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