Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,995/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Jefferson City, MO is $1,995 per week. This is 3% higher than the Missouri average of $1,933.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Jefferson City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,995/week

Jefferson City, MO

27% lower than the US average.

$1,933/week

Missouri

31% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Jefferson City Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$2,443/week

This is equal to the Jefferson City average

Springfield, Missouri

$2,413/week

This is 1% lower than the Jefferson City average of $2,443.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,387/week

This is 2% lower than the Jefferson City average of $2,443.

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,387 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,053) and Jefferson City, Missouri ($1,995). Columbia, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,978. For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,995 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,387$2,415
Columbia, Missouri$2,053$2,978
Jefferson City, Missouri$1,995$2,058
Liberty, Missouri$1,950$2,010
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,942$2,197
Springfield, Missouri$1,919$2,116
Washington, Missouri$1,827$1,940
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Jefferson City?

LRS Healthcare - Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,058 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($2,035) and Prime Time Healthcare ($1,987). For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,995 per week — LRS Healthcare - Allied pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,058$2,058
Trustaff Allied$2,035$2,035
Prime Time Healthcare$1,987$1,987
Triage Staffing$1,945$1,945
Host Healthcare$1,943$1,943

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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