Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,752/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Houston, TX is $1,752 per week. This is 1% higher than the Texas average of $1,741.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,752/week

Houston, TX

45% lower than the US average.

$1,741/week

Texas

46% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Conroe, Texas

$1,657/week

This is 44% lower than the Houston average of $2,393.

Austin, Texas

$1,999/week

This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,393.

Corpus Christi, Texas

$1,813/week

This is 32% lower than the Houston average of $2,393.

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

Irving, Texas pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,044 per week, followed by Brownwood, Texas ($1,881) and Arlington, Texas ($1,858). Arlington, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,595. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,752 per week — Irving, Texas pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Irving, Texas$2,044$2,044
Brownwood, Texas$1,881$2,514
Arlington, Texas$1,858$2,595
Round Rock, Texas$1,826$1,913
Dallas, Texas$1,770$2,443

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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