Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,127/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Michigan is $2,127 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,085.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 163 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Michigan compared to National Averages

$2,127/week

Michigan

2% higher than the US average.

$2,085/week

United States

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Marquette, Michigan pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,281 per week, followed by Detroit, Michigan ($2,210) and Manistee, Michigan ($2,170). Marquette, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,295. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,127 per week — Marquette, Michigan pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marquette, Michigan$2,281$3,295
Detroit, Michigan$2,210$2,286
Manistee, Michigan$2,170$2,232
Petoskey, Michigan$2,151$2,196
Midland, Michigan$2,046$2,214
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Michigan compare to nearby states?

New York pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,286 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,235) and Pennsylvania ($2,211). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,015. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,127 per week — New York pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$2,286$2,825
Wisconsin$2,235$2,710
Pennsylvania$2,211$3,015
Minnesota$2,153$2,602
Illinois$2,118$2,886
Iowa$2,061$2,983
Ohio$2,020$3,000
Kentucky$1,779$2,370
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Michigan?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,774 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,470) and GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied ($2,459). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,295. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,127 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,774$3,295
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,470$2,470
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,459$2,511
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,448$2,448
LeaderStat$2,439$2,441
Catalytic Solutions$2,427$2,427
The Judge Group$2,419$2,419
LanceSoft$2,400$2,400
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,344$2,344
Care Career$2,311$2,311

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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