Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,789/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Cape Girardeau, MO is $1,789 per week. This is 11% lower than the Missouri average of $1,977.

Last updated on May 12, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,789/week

Cape Girardeau, MO

38% lower than the US average.

$1,977/week

Missouri

25% lower than the US average.

$2,477/week

United States

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

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,374/week

This is 7% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $2,208.

Evansville, Indiana

$2,356/week

This is 6% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $2,208.

Memphis, Tennessee

$2,417/week

This is 9% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $2,208.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,082$2,225
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,991$3,046
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$1,789$2,025
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Cape Girardeau?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,025$2,025
TRS Healthcare$1,940$1,940
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,858$1,858
Genie Healthcare$1,840$1,840
Assured Nursing$1,815$1,815
Solomon Page$1,800$1,800
Host Healthcare$1,791$1,791
AMN Healthcare Allied$1,743$1,743
Triage Staffing$1,670$1,670
Skyline Med Staff Allied$1,633$1,633

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

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