Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,822/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $1,822 per week. This is 15% lower than the Illinois average of $2,093.
Last updated on July 8, 2026. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,822/week
Chicago, IL
36% lower than the US average.
$2,093/week
Illinois
18% lower than the US average.
$2,478/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
$2,653/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,423.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
$2,320/week
This is 4% lower than the Chicago average of $2,423.
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,730/week
This is 11% higher than the Chicago average of $2,423.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,438 | $2,574 |
| Carbondale, Illinois | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Maywood, Illinois | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,233 | $2,630 |
| Harvey, Illinois | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,211 | $2,472 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| HumanEdge - CT | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,907 | $2,042 |
| American Consultants | $1,894 | $1,894 |
| Solomon Page | $1,892 | $1,892 |
| Voca Healthcare | $1,838 | $1,838 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied | $1,836 | $1,836 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,815 | $1,815 |
Last updated on July 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- Triage Staffing and 5 others
UP TO $2,318/wk
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist
- Chicago, Illinois
- Resurrection Medical Center
- American Consultants and 12 others
UP TO $1,894/wk
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist
- Chicago, IL
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,408/week
Estimated pay packagePediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Chicago, IL
- Wellspring Nurse Source
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,318/week
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist
- Chicago, IL
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
- 3x12 hrs
$2,160/week
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