Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,841/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,841 per week. This is 9% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,011.

Last updated on September 12, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,841/week

Baton Rouge, LA

36% lower than the US average.

$2,011/week

Louisiana

25% lower than the US average.

$2,511/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,990/week

This is 25% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,493.

New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,468/week

This is 1% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $2,493.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

$2,484/week

This is equal to the Baton Rouge average

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,575$2,686
Metairie, Louisiana$2,268$2,479
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,053$2,182
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,022$2,907
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,841$2,133
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,780$1,938
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Baton Rouge?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$2,133$2,133
Triage Staffing$2,102$2,102
TalentBurst, Inc$1,771$1,771
LanceSoft$1,600$1,600

Last updated on September 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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