Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,936/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana is $1,936 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,024.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 82 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$1,936/week

Louisiana

5% lower than the US average.

$2,024/week

United States

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,519$2,660
Marrero, Louisiana$2,452$2,788
Metairie, Louisiana$2,007$2,007
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,941$2,535
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,832$2,198
Lake Charles, Louisiana$1,807$1,899
Alexandria, Louisiana$1,639$1,980
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,245$3,192
Alabama$2,050$2,635
Oklahoma$2,002$3,245
Missouri$1,981$3,046
Tennessee$1,839$2,386
Mississippi$1,748$2,201
Arkansas$1,651$1,651
Kentucky$1,617$2,214
Texas$1,598$2,604
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,632$2,788
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,542$2,542
Slate Healthcare$2,495$2,495
Aequor Allied$2,267$2,489
TRS Healthcare$2,113$2,535
GLC On-The-Go$2,104$2,104
PRN Healthcare$2,090$2,090
TNAA TotalMed Allied$2,071$2,542
Uniti Med$2,047$2,446
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,042$2,660

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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