Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,230/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Houston, TX is $1,230 per week. This is 26% lower than the Texas average of $1,550.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,230/week

Houston, TX

101% lower than the US average.

$1,550/week

Texas

59% lower than the US average.

$2,467/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$2,142/week

This is 9% lower than the Houston average of $2,326.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,467/week

This is 6% higher than the Houston average of $2,326.

Dallas, Texas

$2,430/week

This is 4% higher than the Houston average of $2,326.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Dallas, Texas$2,057$2,057
Odessa, Texas$1,941$2,604
Austin, Texas$1,545$2,079
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Houston?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$1,550$1,550
TRS Healthcare$1,329$1,329
Coast Medical Service$1,280$1,280
Aequor Allied$1,242$1,242
Triage Staffing$1,080$1,080

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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