Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,062/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Illinois is $2,062 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,279.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,062/week

Illinois

11% lower than the US average.

$2,279/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Libertyville, Illinois$2,442$2,556
Springfield, Illinois$2,067$2,067
Chicago, Illinois$1,682$1,890
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ohio$2,344$2,344
Iowa$2,218$2,218
Alabama$2,175$2,465
Arkansas$2,097$2,175
Kansas$2,056$2,056
Tennessee$1,653$1,653
Kentucky$1,646$1,646
Missouri$1,566$1,566
Mississippi$1,536$1,536
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,580$2,580
Alliance Services, Inc.$2,556$2,556
Coast Medical Service$2,531$2,531
Talent4Health$2,443$2,443
Magnet Medical$2,385$2,385
Host Healthcare$2,373$2,373
Genie Healthcare$2,326$2,326
PRN Healthcare$2,283$2,283
TRS Healthcare$2,271$2,271
Medical Solutions Allied$2,216$2,216

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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