Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Metairie, LA

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Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,268/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, LA is $2,268 per week. This is 3% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,194.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Metairie, LA compared to State and National Averages

$2,268/week

Metairie, LA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,194/week

Louisiana

15% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,664/week

This is 3% lower than the Metairie average of $2,747.

Gulfport, Mississippi

$2,371/week

This is 16% lower than the Metairie average of $2,747.

Jackson, Mississippi

$1,909/week

This is 44% lower than the Metairie average of $2,747.

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 Metairie, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,268 per week — Shreveport, Louisiana pays 8% 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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Metairie?

Care Career pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,479 per week, followed by Aequor Allied ($2,057). For comparison, the Metairie, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,268 per week — Care Career pays 9% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Care Career	$2,479	$2,479
Aequor Allied	$2,057	$2,057

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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