Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,041/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lake Charles, LA is $2,041 per week. This is 8% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,194.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,041/week

Lake Charles, LA

23% lower than the US average.

$2,194/week

Louisiana

15% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

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

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,664/week

This is 4% higher than the Lake Charles average of $2,548.

Shreveport, Louisiana

$2,250/week

This is 13% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,548.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,509/week

This is 69% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,548.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,457 per week, followed by Metairie, Louisiana ($2,268) and Bossier City, Louisiana ($2,203). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,689. For comparison, the Lake Charles, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,041 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,457$2,689
Metairie, Louisiana$2,268$2,479
Bossier City, Louisiana$2,203$2,203
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,041$2,147
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,842$2,136
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,841$1,907
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,742$1,800
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lake Charles?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,147 per week, followed by Aequor Allied ($1,993) and Triage Staffing ($1,983). For comparison, the Lake Charles, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,041 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,147$2,147
Aequor Allied$1,993$1,993
Triage Staffing$1,983$1,983

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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