Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lake Ozark, MO

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,930/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lake Ozark, MO is $1,930 per week. This is 32% lower than the US average of $2,538.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 120 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lake Ozark, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,930/week

Lake Ozark, MO

32% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

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

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Jefferson City, Missouri

$2,279/week

Springfield, Missouri

$2,321/week

Columbia, Missouri

$2,418/week

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,104 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($1,981) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,939). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,978. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,930 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,104$2,978
Jefferson City, Missouri$1,981$2,035
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,939$2,183
Springfield, Missouri$1,844$2,116
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$1,801$2,025

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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