Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,599/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, LA is $2,599 per week. This is 13% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,262.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 27 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,599/week

Metairie, LA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

Louisiana

12% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities

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New Orleans, Louisiana

$2,594/week

This is 2% higher than the Metairie average of $2,554.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,688/week

This is 5% higher than the Metairie average of $2,554.

Jackson, Mississippi

$2,048/week

This is 25% lower than the Metairie average of $2,554.

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 Metairie, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,599 per week, roughly in line with Metairie, Louisiana.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Metairie, Louisiana$2,599$2,892
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,524$3,120
Lake Charles, Louisiana$2,196$2,196
Alexandria, Louisiana$1,853$1,898
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,808$1,899
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,771$1,860
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,744$1,814
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Metairie?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,947 per week, followed by GLC On-The-Go ($2,892) and MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing ($2,886). For comparison, the Metairie, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,599 per week — Prime Staffing pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,947$2,947
GLC On-The-Go$2,892$2,892
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,886$2,892
American Traveler$2,862$2,862
Anders Group$2,858$2,858
TRS Healthcare$2,822$2,822
Trustaff Allied$2,791$2,791
Nightingale Nurses$2,720$2,766
Focus Staff$2,707$2,708
Host Healthcare$2,675$2,675

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

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