Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,058/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Jefferson City, MO is $2,058 per week. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $1,947.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,058/week

Jefferson City, MO

22% lower than the US average.

$1,947/week

Missouri

29% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

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

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Columbia, Missouri

$2,742/week

This is 26% higher than the Jefferson City average of $2,032.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,326/week

This is 13% higher than the Jefferson City average of $2,032.

Springfield, Illinois

$2,588/week

This is 21% higher than the Jefferson City average of $2,032.

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,783 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,058) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,840). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,058 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,783$3,014
Jefferson City, Missouri$2,058$2,058
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,840$2,063
Joplin, Missouri$1,756$1,900
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Jefferson City?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,092 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,058) and PRN Healthcare ($2,023). For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,058 per week — Prime Staffing pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,092$2,092
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,058$2,058
PRN Healthcare$2,023$2,023
Triage Staffing$1,945$1,945

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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