Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,827/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $1,827 per week. This is 17% lower than the Illinois average of $2,133.

Last updated on April 9, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,827/week

Chicago, IL

36% lower than the US average.

$2,133/week

Illinois

16% lower than the US average.

$2,479/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Libertyville, Illinois

$2,518/week

This is 7% higher than the Chicago average of $2,331.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,606/week

This is 11% higher than the Chicago average of $2,331.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,471/week

This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,331.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$2,533$2,907
Urbana, Illinois$2,407$2,578
Carbondale, Illinois$2,384$2,406
Maywood, Illinois$2,340$2,340
Libertyville, Illinois$2,313$2,608
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,462$2,595
Health Advocates Network - Allied$2,205$2,205
Assured Nursing$2,165$2,165
PRN Healthcare$2,109$2,109
Prime Time Healthcare$2,086$2,086
Access Healthcare$2,016$2,016
Prime Staffing$1,989$1,989
Wellspring Nurse Source$1,912$1,912
Coast Medical Service$1,903$2,113
ProKatchers$1,900$1,900

Last updated on April 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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