Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lake Charles, LA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,196/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lake Charles, LA is $2,196 per week. This is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,262.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lake Charles, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,196/week
Lake Charles, LA
15% lower than the US average.
$2,262/week
Louisiana
12% lower than the US average.
$2,530/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$2,688/week
This is 9% higher than the Lake Charles average of $2,457.
Shreveport, Louisiana
$2,262/week
This is 9% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,457.
Metairie, Louisiana
$2,554/week
This is 4% higher than the Lake Charles average of $2,457.
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 $2,599 per week, followed by Shreveport, Louisiana ($2,524) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,196). Shreveport, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Lake Charles, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,196 per week — Metairie, Louisiana pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,599 | $2,892 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $2,524 | $3,120 |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | $2,196 | $2,196 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $1,853 | $1,898 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,808 | $1,899 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,771 | $1,860 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,744 | $1,814 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lake Charles?
ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,248 per week, followed by Health Saviours ($2,196) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,149). For comparison, the Lake Charles, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,196 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,248 | $2,248 |
| Health Saviours | $2,196 | $2,196 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,149 | $2,149 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,063 | $2,063 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,985 | $1,985 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,924 | $1,924 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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