Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois

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$2,169/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Illinois is $2,169 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,086.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 154 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,169/week

Illinois

4% higher than the US average.

$2,086/week

United States

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Libertyville, Illinois pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,311 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,283) and Harvey, Illinois ($2,220). Springfield, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,087. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,169 per week — Libertyville, Illinois pays 7% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Libertyville, Illinois	$2,311	$2,484
Springfield, Illinois	$2,283	$3,087
Harvey, Illinois	$2,220	$2,220
Urbana, Illinois	$2,209	$2,488

How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,370 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,248) and Michigan ($2,193). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,670. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,169 per week — Minnesota pays 9% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Minnesota	$2,370	$3,604
Wisconsin	$2,248	$2,710
Michigan	$2,193	$3,670
Iowa	$2,026	$2,983
Ohio	$2,015	$2,697
Missouri	$1,978	$3,014
Kentucky	$1,834	$2,492
Kansas	$1,792	$2,061

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,788 per week, followed by Medical Talent ($2,775) and ADN Healthcare ($2,599). Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,087. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,169 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 28% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,788	$3,087
Medical Talent	$2,775	$2,775
ADN Healthcare	$2,599	$2,795
Prime Staffing	$2,554	$2,554
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$2,416	$2,554
Voca Healthcare	$2,414	$2,535
Meda Health	$2,411	$2,411
PEL/VIP	$2,390	$2,484
Alliance Services, Inc.	$2,376	$2,376
Genie Healthcare	$2,375	$2,375

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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