Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Merriam, KS

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,820/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Merriam, KS is $1,820 per week. This is 39% lower than the US average of $2,538.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 27 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$1,820/week

Merriam, KS

39% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Merriam Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Missouri

$2,321/week

This is 3% lower than the Merriam average of $2,399.

Washington, Missouri

$1,743/week

This is 38% lower than the Merriam average of $2,399.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,418/week

This is 1% higher than the Merriam average of $2,399.

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

Only Wichita, Kansas reports pay data for Travel Respiratory Therapists, averaging $1,824 per week. Wichita, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,190. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,820 per week, roughly in line with Wichita, Kansas.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wichita, Kansas$1,824$2,190

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

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