Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,824/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,824 per week. This is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,214.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,824/week

Baton Rouge, LA

39% lower than the US average.

$2,214/week

Louisiana

14% lower than the US average.

$2,531/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Metairie, Louisiana

$2,470/week

This is 2% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,511.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,431/week

This is 3% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,511.

Gulfport, Mississippi

$2,319/week

This is 8% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,511.

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

Metairie, Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,550 per week, followed by Shreveport, Louisiana ($2,406) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,088). Metairie, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,947. For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,824 per week — Metairie, Louisiana pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Metairie, Louisiana$2,550$2,947
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,406$2,629
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,088$2,248
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,914$2,137
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,824$2,173
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Baton Rouge?

IntelliPro Group pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,173 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($2,079) and TravSource ($2,005). For comparison, the Baton Rouge, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,824 per week — IntelliPro Group pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
IntelliPro Group$2,173$2,173
LeaderStat$2,079$2,079
TravSource$2,005$2,005
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,933$1,933
Care Career$1,933$1,933
LanceSoft$1,900$1,900
TRS Healthcare$1,899$1,899
Prime Staffing$1,890$1,890
Reliable Nurse Staffing$1,890$1,890
GLC On-The-Go$1,868$1,868

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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