Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,248/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Houston, TX is $1,248 per week. This is 29% lower than the Texas average of $1,610.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,248/week

Houston, TX

97% lower than the US average.

$1,610/week

Texas

53% lower than the US average.

$2,464/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Humble, Texas

$1,654/week

This is 36% lower than the Houston average of $2,245.

Austin, Texas

$2,227/week

This is 1% lower than the Houston average of $2,245.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,397/week

This is 6% higher than the Houston average of $2,245.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Dallas, Texas$1,845$2,139
Odessa, Texas$1,819$2,604
Wichita Falls, Texas$1,781$2,072
Austin, Texas$1,712$2,099
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Houston?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,508$1,508
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,366$1,366
TRS Healthcare$1,329$1,329
Coast Medical Service$1,310$1,310
Host Healthcare$1,232$1,232
Uniti Med$1,148$1,148
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$1,115$1,115
Triage Staffing$1,080$1,080

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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