Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lafayette, LA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,308/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, LA is $2,308 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,533.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 65 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,308/week
Lafayette, LA
10% lower than the US average.
$2,533/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities
Metairie, Louisiana
$2,529/week
This is 25% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,897.
New Orleans, Louisiana
$2,584/week
This is 27% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,897.
Gulfport, Mississippi
$1,979/week
This is 4% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,897.
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Metairie, Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,548 per week, followed by Shreveport, Louisiana ($2,487) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,132). Shreveport, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,308 per week — Metairie, Louisiana pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,548 | $2,897 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $2,487 | $3,120 |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | $2,132 | $2,196 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,800 | $1,899 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Lafayette, LA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,900/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Lafayette, LA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$1,814/week
Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Lafayette, LA
- Trustaff Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,776/week
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