Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,721/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, LA is $1,721 per week. This is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of $1,999.

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lafayette, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,721/week

Lafayette, LA

43% lower than the US average.

$1,999/week

Louisiana

23% lower than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,176/week

This is 8% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,994.

Gulfport, Mississippi

$2,416/week

This is 17% higher than the Lafayette average of $1,994.

Pensacola, Florida

$1,969/week

This is 1% lower than the Lafayette average of $1,994.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,404$2,569
Metairie, Louisiana$2,389$2,755
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,806$2,284
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,721$1,966
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,719$1,719
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lafayette?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$1,966$1,966
LeaderStat$1,915$1,915
Aequor Allied$1,663$1,663
Medical Solutions Allied$1,581$1,581
Triage Staffing$1,480$1,480

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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