Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,274/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in District of Columbia is $2,274 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$2,274/week

District of Columbia

7% higher than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

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

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Travel Respiratory Therapists, averaging $2,274 per week. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,672. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,274 per week, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$2,274$2,672
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,411 per week, followed by New York ($2,378) and Connecticut ($2,366). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,408. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,274 per week — West Virginia pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,411$3,408
New York$2,378$2,900
Connecticut$2,366$2,808
New Jersey$2,172$2,610
Virginia$2,158$3,322
Maryland$2,134$3,384
Pennsylvania$2,067$2,467
Ohio$2,050$2,905
North Carolina$1,982$2,853
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,570 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,538) and Care Career ($2,454). Coast Medical Service has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,672. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,274 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,570$2,570
Voca Healthcare$2,538$2,538
Care Career$2,454$2,454
AHS Staffing$2,357$2,357
TotalMed Allied$2,347$2,347
Coast Medical Service$2,313$2,672
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,303$2,303
FlexCare Allied$2,291$2,291
Triage Staffing$2,247$2,490
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,207$2,526

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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