Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,826/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Joplin, MO is $1,826 per week. This is 7% lower than the Missouri average of $1,956.

Last updated on January 7, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,826/week

Joplin, MO

34% lower than the US average.

$1,956/week

Missouri

25% lower than the US average.

$2,451/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities

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Harrison, Arkansas

$2,136/week

This is 8% higher than the Joplin average of $1,955.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,214/week

This is 12% higher than the Joplin average of $1,955.

Overland Park, Kansas

$2,147/week

This is 9% higher than the Joplin average of $1,955.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,177$2,354
Columbia, Missouri$2,023$2,254
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,941$2,264
Joplin, Missouri$1,826$2,119
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Joplin?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,119$2,119
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$1,913$1,913
Assured Nursing$1,873$1,873
Solomon Page$1,814$1,814
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,801$1,801
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,799$1,799
Host Healthcare$1,791$1,791
Prime Time Healthcare$1,779$1,779
Magnet Medical$1,710$1,710
Triage Staffing$1,670$1,670

Last updated on January 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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