Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,756/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Joplin, MO is $1,756 per week. This is 11% lower than the Missouri average of $1,947.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$1,756/week
Joplin, MO
44% 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 Joplin Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
$2,122/week
This is 7% lower than the Joplin average of $2,268.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
$2,281/week
This is 1% higher than the Joplin average of $2,268.
Wichita, Kansas
$2,359/week
This is 4% higher than the Joplin average of $2,268.
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 Joplin, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,756 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 59% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Joplin?
Healthcare Support pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,900 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing ($1,864) and LRS Healthcare - Allied ($1,820). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,756 per week — Healthcare Support pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Assured Nursing | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,806 | $1,806 |
| Solomon Page | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| FlexCare Allied | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,739 | $1,739 |
| Stability Healthcare | $1,738 | $1,738 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,731 | $1,731 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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