Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,750/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, MO is $2,750 per week. This is 30% higher than the Missouri average of $1,938.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,750/week

Columbia, MO

8% higher than the US average.

$1,938/week

Missouri

30% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,311/week

This is 12% lower than the Columbia average of $2,588.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,251/week

This is 15% lower than the Columbia average of $2,588.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,256/week

This is 15% lower than the Columbia average of $2,588.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,750 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,040) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,854). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,750 per week, roughly in line with Columbia, Missouri.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,750$3,014
Jefferson City, Missouri$2,040$2,092
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,854$2,031
Joplin, Missouri$1,786$1,951
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Columbia?

Prime Time Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,014 per week, followed by Aequor Allied ($2,980) and Host Healthcare ($2,880). For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,750 per week — Prime Time Healthcare pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$3,014$3,014
Aequor Allied$2,980$2,980
Host Healthcare$2,880$2,880
Triage Staffing$2,754$2,754
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,256$2,256
AB Staffing Solutions$2,100$2,100

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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