Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,820/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Joplin, MO is $1,820 per week. This is 6% lower than the Missouri average of $1,933.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,820/week

Joplin, MO

39% 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 Joplin Compare to Other Cities

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

$1,969/week

This is 6% higher than the Joplin average of $1,853.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,266/week

This is 18% higher than the Joplin average of $1,853.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,413/week

This is 23% higher than the Joplin average of $1,853.

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 Joplin, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,820 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 31% 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 Joplin?

ProLink Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,951 per week, followed by Solomon Page ($1,886) and Cross Country Allied ($1,830). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,820 per week — ProLink Allied pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProLink Allied$1,951$1,951
Solomon Page$1,886$1,886
Cross Country Allied$1,830$1,830
Prime Time Healthcare$1,807$1,807
Trustaff Allied$1,806$1,806
FlexCare Allied$1,794$1,794
Host Healthcare$1,739$1,739
National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services$1,736$1,736
Triage Staffing$1,720$1,720

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

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