Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Aurora, IL

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,198/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, IL is $2,198 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,519.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 170 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Aurora, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,198/week

Aurora, IL

15% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$2,392/week

This is 28% lower than the Aurora average of $3,054.

Libertyville, Illinois

$2,383/week

This is 28% lower than the Aurora average of $3,054.

Janesville, Wisconsin

$2,893/week

This is 6% lower than the Aurora average of $3,054.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Libertyville, Illinois pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,313 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,241) and Harvey, Illinois ($2,220). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,488. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,198 per week — Libertyville, Illinois pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Libertyville, Illinois$2,313$2,484
Urbana, Illinois$2,241$2,488
Harvey, Illinois$2,220$2,220

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

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