Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Louisiana

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$2,262/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana is $2,262 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 61 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$2,262/week

Louisiana

6% higher than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

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 Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,262 per week — Metairie, Louisiana pays 15% 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
New Orleans, Louisiana	$1,808	$1,899
Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$1,771	$1,860
Lafayette, Louisiana	$1,744	$1,814

How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Alabama pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,199 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,194) and Oklahoma ($2,093). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,379. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,262 per week — Alabama pays 3% less.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Alabama	$2,199	$3,089
Illinois	$2,194	$3,044
Oklahoma	$2,093	$3,379
Kentucky	$1,976	$2,598
Missouri	$1,933	$2,978
Mississippi	$1,835	$2,077
Kansas	$1,810	$2,307
Arkansas	$1,797	$2,094
Tennessee	$1,715	$2,420
Texas	$1,705	$2,595

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,947 per week, followed by GLC On-The-Go ($2,892) and ADN Healthcare ($2,874). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,262 per week — Prime Staffing pays 30% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing	$2,947	$2,947
GLC On-The-Go	$2,892	$2,892
ADN Healthcare	$2,874	$3,120
American Traveler	$2,862	$2,862
Anders Group	$2,858	$2,858
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing	$2,737	$2,892
Nightingale Nurses	$2,720	$2,766
Focus Staff	$2,707	$2,708
Medical Solutions Allied	$2,590	$2,655
TotalMed Allied	$2,541	$2,743

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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