Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,194/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana is $2,194 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,086.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 59 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$2,194/week
Louisiana
5% higher than the US average.
$2,086/week
United States
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 Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,194 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 |
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,119 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,081) and Oklahoma ($1,962). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,379. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,194 per week — Missouri pays 3% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,119 | $3,014 |
| Alabama | $2,081 | $2,326 |
| Oklahoma | $1,962 | $3,379 |
| Kentucky | $1,790 | $2,370 |
| Texas | $1,782 | $2,591 |
| Arkansas | $1,762 | $2,157 |
| Mississippi | $1,759 | $3,110 |
| Georgia | $1,752 | $2,530 |
| Florida | $1,734 | $2,298 |
| Tennessee | $1,724 | $2,615 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana?
GLC On-The-Go pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,849 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($2,685) and ADN Healthcare ($2,587). Anders Group has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,878. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,194 per week — GLC On-The-Go pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,849 | $2,849 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,685 | $2,685 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,587 | $2,689 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,504 | $2,634 |
| FlexCare Allied | $2,496 | $2,553 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,471 | $2,609 |
| Anders Group | $2,467 | $2,878 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,462 | $2,576 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,381 | $2,603 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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