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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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