Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,863/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lake Charles, LA is $1,863 per week. This is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of $1,836.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,863/week

Lake Charles, LA

33% lower than the US average.

$1,836/week

Louisiana

34% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities

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Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,171/week

This is 11% higher than the Lake Charles average of $1,928.

Austin, Texas

$2,070/week

This is 7% higher than the Lake Charles average of $1,928.

Dallas, Texas

$2,410/week

This is 20% higher than the Lake Charles average of $1,928.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,050$2,333
Lake Charles, Louisiana$1,863$2,182
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,730$1,821
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,672$1,870
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lake Charles?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,128$2,182
Health Saviours$2,060$2,060
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,956$1,987
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,876$1,876
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,869$1,869
Aequor Allied$1,859$1,859
Triage Staffing$1,831$1,831
Magnet Medical$1,822$1,822
Titan Medical Group$1,786$1,786
Uniti Med$1,720$1,720

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

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