Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,781/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Fort Smith, AR is $1,781 per week. This is 2% lower than the Arkansas average of $1,822.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Fort Smith, AR compared to State and National Averages

$1,781/week

Fort Smith, AR

42% lower than the US average.

$1,822/week

Arkansas

39% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

$2,448/week

This is 19% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,993.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,269/week

This is 12% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,993.

Joplin, Missouri

$1,908/week

This is 4% lower than the Fort Smith average of $1,993.

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

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,149 per week, followed by Fort Smith, Arkansas ($1,781). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,578. For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,781 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,149$2,578
Fort Smith, Arkansas$1,781$1,940
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Fort Smith?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,940 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Allied ($1,820) and Prime Time Healthcare ($1,807). For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,781 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$1,940$1,940
LRS Healthcare - Allied$1,820$1,820
Prime Time Healthcare$1,807$1,807
FlexCare Allied$1,794$1,794
Host Healthcare$1,739$1,739
National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services$1,736$1,736
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio$1,727$1,727
Triage Staffing$1,726$1,726

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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