Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,190/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $2,190 per week. This is 2% lower than the Illinois average of $2,230.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,190/week
Chicago, IL
15% lower than the US average.
$2,230/week
Illinois
13% lower than the US average.
$2,522/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
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,666/week
This is 8% higher than the Chicago average of $2,442.
Janesville, Wisconsin
$2,786/week
This is 12% higher than the Chicago average of $2,442.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
$2,335/week
This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $2,442.
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Carbondale, Illinois pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,346 per week, followed by Libertyville, Illinois ($2,291) and Springfield, Illinois ($2,289). Springfield, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,114. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,190 per week — Carbondale, Illinois pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale, Illinois | $2,346 | $2,565 |
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,291 | $2,388 |
| Springfield, Illinois | $2,289 | $3,114 |
| Harvey, Illinois | $2,220 | $2,220 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,886 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,702) and Triage Staffing ($2,690). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,190 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 32% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,886 | $2,886 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,702 | $2,702 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,690 | $2,690 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| PEL/VIP | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,176 | $2,176 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,172 | $2,172 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,158 | $2,158 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,108 | $2,108 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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