Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Independence, MO
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,648/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Independence, MO is $1,648 per week. This is 9% lower than the Missouri average of $1,789.
Last updated on February 1, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages
$1,648/week
Independence, MO
49% lower than the US average.
$1,789/week
Missouri
37% lower than the US average.
$2,454/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,785/week
This is 28% higher than the Independence average of $2,018.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,612/week
This is 23% higher than the Independence average of $2,018.
Overland Park, Kansas
$2,052/week
This is 2% higher than the Independence average of $2,018.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, Missouri | $1,909 | $2,127 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $1,894 | $1,991 |
| Joplin, Missouri | $1,786 | $1,913 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $1,697 | $1,706 |
| Independence, Missouri | $1,648 | $1,734 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Independence?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Medical Service | $1,734 | $1,734 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $1,733 | $1,733 |
| Slate Healthcare | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | $1,710 | $1,710 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $1,688 | $1,688 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,653 | $1,653 |
| Solomon Page | $1,647 | $1,647 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,568 | $1,568 |
Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Independence, Missouri
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 13 others
$1,462-1,904/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Independence, MO
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,925/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Independence, MO
- GHR Healthcare - PH Division
- 5x8 hrs
$1,904/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Independence, MO
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,758/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Independence, MO
- Coast Medical Service
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,734/week
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