Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,751/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Cape Girardeau, MO is $1,751 per week. This is 12% lower than the Missouri average of $1,966.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Cape Girardeau, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,751/week

Cape Girardeau, MO

44% lower than the US average.

$1,966/week

Missouri

28% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Cape Girardeau Compare to Other Cities

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Carbondale, Illinois

$2,617/week

This is 11% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $2,333.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,389/week

This is 2% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $2,333.

Jackson, Tennessee

$1,856/week

This is 26% lower than the Cape Girardeau average of $2,333.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,056 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($1,976) and Liberty, Missouri ($1,937). Columbia, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,191. For comparison, the Cape Girardeau, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,751 per week — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,056$2,770
Columbia, Missouri$1,976$3,191
Liberty, Missouri$1,937$1,989
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$1,751$1,794
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Cape Girardeau?

FlexCare Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,794 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($1,739) and Triage Staffing ($1,720). For comparison, the Cape Girardeau, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,751 per week — FlexCare Allied pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Allied$1,794$1,794
Host Healthcare$1,739$1,739
Triage Staffing$1,720$1,720

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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