Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,533/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Durham, NC is $2,533 per week. This is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of $1,903.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$2,533/week
Durham, NC
1% higher than the US average.
$1,903/week
North Carolina
32% lower than the US average.
$2,518/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
$2,211/week
This is 19% lower than the Durham average of $2,634.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$2,320/week
This is 14% lower than the Durham average of $2,634.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
$2,217/week
This is 19% lower than the Durham average of $2,634.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Durham, North Carolina pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,533 per week, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($2,207) and Raleigh, North Carolina ($2,180). Durham, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,646. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,533 per week, roughly in line with Durham, North Carolina.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, North Carolina | $2,533 | $2,646 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $2,207 | $2,338 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $2,180 | $2,180 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | $2,124 | $2,374 |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $2,077 | $2,146 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $1,963 | $2,285 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Durham?
American Traveler pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,646 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,531) and LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,529). For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,533 per week — American Traveler pays 4% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| American Traveler | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,531 | $2,531 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,529 | $2,529 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,425 | $2,425 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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$2,646/week
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