Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,682/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $1,682 per week. This is 23% lower than the Illinois average of $2,062.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,682/week
Chicago, IL
49% lower than the US average.
$2,062/week
Illinois
22% lower than the US average.
$2,514/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Maywood, Illinois
$2,428/week
This is 31% higher than the Chicago average of $1,672.
Michigan City, Indiana
$2,726/week
This is 39% higher than the Chicago average of $1,672.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,534/week
This is 34% higher than the Chicago average of $1,672.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,442 | $2,556 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| Springfield, Illinois | $2,067 | $2,067 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,079 | $2,079 |
| AG Globe Services | $1,890 | $1,890 |
| Voca Healthcare | $1,857 | $1,857 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $1,793 | $1,793 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,768 | $1,768 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Aequor Allied | $1,648 | $1,648 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| Uniti Med | $1,488 | $1,488 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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- Access Healthcare
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- Chicago, IL
- PRN Healthcare
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- Chicago, IL
- HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,074/week
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