Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,726/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in District of Columbia is $1,726 per week. This is 31% lower than the US average of $2,264.
Last updated on February 7, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$1,726/week
District of Columbia
31% lower than the US average.
$2,264/week
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $1,726 | $1,965 |
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $2,542 | $3,097 |
| Connecticut | $2,341 | $2,426 |
| North Carolina | $2,273 | $2,852 |
| Virginia | $2,210 | $3,223 |
| West Virginia | $2,201 | $2,927 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,199 | $2,371 |
| Delaware | $2,121 | $2,258 |
| Ohio | $2,000 | $2,266 |
| New York | $1,926 | $2,040 |
| New Jersey | $1,910 | $1,910 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Medical Solutions Allied | $2,007 | $2,007 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $1,965 | $1,965 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Prime Staffing | $1,796 | $1,796 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,774 | $1,774 |
| Aequor Allied | $1,723 | $1,723 |
| Magnet Medical | $1,713 | $1,713 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $1,699 | $1,699 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | $1,690 | $1,690 |
Last updated on February 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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