Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,958/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $1,958 per week. This is 7% lower than the Illinois average of $2,098.
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 46 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,958/week
Chicago, IL
26% lower than the US average.
$2,098/week
Illinois
18% lower than the US average.
$2,476/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
$2,779/week
This is 14% higher than the Chicago average of $2,398.
Janesville, Wisconsin
$2,700/week
This is 11% higher than the Chicago average of $2,398.
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,442/week
This is 2% higher than the Chicago average of $2,398.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,524 | $2,718 |
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,221 | $2,221 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,203 | $2,756 |
| Harvey, Illinois | $2,148 | $2,148 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $2,673 | $2,673 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,645 | $2,645 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,311 | $2,311 |
| PEL/VIP | $2,302 | $2,302 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,268 | $2,613 |
| Aequor Allied | $2,196 | $2,880 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,149 | $2,149 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,109 | $2,109 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,078 | $2,686 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,056 | $2,056 |
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Career Guide
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Respiratory Therapist - NICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- TNAA TotalMed Allied and 4 others
UP TO $2,311/wk
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist - NICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- PEL/VIP and 5 others
UP TO $2,311/wk
Estimated pay packageRRT PICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- PEL/VIP and 4 others
UP TO $2,311/wk
Estimated pay packageRespiratory Therapist - NICU
- Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery
- PEL/VIP and 6 others
UP TO $2,311/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Respiratory Therapist
- Chicago, IL
- Aequor Allied
- 3x12 hrs
$2,880/week
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