Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,219/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Michigan is $2,219 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,117.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 161 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Michigan compared to National Averages

$2,219/week

Michigan

5% higher than the US average.

$2,117/week

United States

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

Marquette, Michigan pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,459 per week, followed by Detroit, Michigan ($2,316) and Petoskey, Michigan ($2,102). Marquette, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,219 per week — Marquette, Michigan pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marquette, Michigan$2,459$3,120
Detroit, Michigan$2,316$2,664
Petoskey, Michigan$2,102$2,205
Ann Arbor, Michigan$2,072$2,072
Jackson, Michigan$2,028$2,131
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Michigan compare to nearby states?

New York pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,345 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,304) and West Virginia ($2,220). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,604. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,219 per week — New York pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$2,345$2,851
Wisconsin$2,304$2,876
West Virginia$2,220$3,096
Illinois$2,206$3,044
Iowa$2,146$3,604
Pennsylvania$2,079$2,658
Ohio$2,065$2,869
Kentucky$1,945$2,598
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 $2,808 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,702) and HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,671). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,219 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,808$3,120
LifePoint$2,702$2,710
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,671$2,671
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,644$2,700
Catalytic Solutions$2,607$2,607
Treva Workforce$2,520$2,520
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,520$2,520
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,509$2,509
Care Career$2,491$2,491
American Traveler$2,455$2,455

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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