Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,063/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Kansas City, MO is $2,063 per week. This is 7% higher than the Missouri average of $1,926.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,063/week

Kansas City, MO

20% lower than the US average.

$1,926/week

Missouri

28% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$2,187/week

This is 3% lower than the Kansas City average of $2,251.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,538/week

This is 11% higher than the Kansas City average of $2,251.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,598/week

This is 13% higher than the Kansas City average of $2,251.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,063$2,405
Columbia, Missouri$1,999$2,281
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,866$2,264
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kansas City?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$2,405$2,405
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,334$2,334
Host Healthcare$2,324$2,324
Aequor Allied$2,319$2,319
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,300$2,300
GQR Healthcare-Allied$2,223$2,223
Triage Staffing$1,923$2,266
Trustaff Allied$1,712$1,712
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional$1,706$1,706
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,688$1,688

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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