Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,696/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Knoxville, TN is $1,696 per week. This is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,713.

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,696/week

Knoxville, TN

48% lower than the US average.

$1,713/week

Tennessee

47% lower than the US average.

$2,514/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities

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Knoxville, Tennessee

$2,053/week

This is equal to the Knoxville average

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,267/week

This is 9% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,053.

Somerset, Kentucky

$2,465/week

This is 17% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,053.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bristol, Tennessee$2,042$2,180
Jackson, Tennessee$1,775$1,933
Chattanooga, Tennessee$1,769$2,129
Knoxville, Tennessee$1,696$1,952
Nashville, Tennessee$1,674$2,615
Hendersonville, Tennessee$1,546$1,606
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Knoxville?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$1,952$1,952
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$1,844$1,918
LifePoint$1,742$1,742
Host Healthcare$1,739$1,739
TRS Healthcare$1,726$1,726
Triage Staffing$1,711$1,838
Catalytic Solutions$1,702$1,702
Care Career$1,684$1,684
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,684$1,684
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,653$1,653

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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