Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,287/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Houston, TX is $1,287 per week. This is 29% lower than the Texas average of $1,667.

Last updated on March 21, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,287/week

Houston, TX

93% lower than the US average.

$1,667/week

Texas

49% lower than the US average.

$2,480/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$2,189/week

This is 9% lower than the Houston average of $2,380.

San Antonio, Texas

$1,995/week

This is 19% lower than the Houston average of $2,380.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,300/week

This is 3% lower than the Houston average of $2,380.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Grapevine, Texas$2,411$2,484
Temple, Texas$2,293$2,335
Dallas, Texas$1,927$2,407
Wichita Falls, Texas$1,763$2,013
Lubbock, Texas$1,754$1,903

Last updated on March 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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