Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,275/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Milwaukee, WI is $2,275 per week. This is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of $2,248.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Milwaukee, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,275/week

Milwaukee, WI

11% lower than the US average.

$2,248/week

Wisconsin

12% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Milwaukee Compare to Other Cities

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Libertyville, Illinois

$2,376/week

This is 14% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,700.

Janesville, Wisconsin

$2,804/week

This is 4% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,700.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,557/week

This is 6% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,700.

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

Wausau, Wisconsin pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,277 per week, followed by Ashland, Wisconsin ($2,277) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,275). Milwaukee, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,710. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,275 per week, roughly in line with Wausau, Wisconsin.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,277$2,376
Ashland, Wisconsin$2,277$2,587
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,275$2,710
Madison, Wisconsin$2,231$2,565
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Milwaukee?

Care Career pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,710 per week, followed by Healthworks Inc ($2,648) and LanceSoft ($2,600). For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,275 per week — Care Career pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,710$2,710
Healthworks Inc$2,648$2,648
LanceSoft$2,600$2,600
Talent4Health$2,575$2,575
TotalMed Allied$2,557$2,557
Access Healthcare$2,527$2,527
Froedtert Health$2,507$2,507
PRIDE Health$2,503$2,503
PEL/VIP$2,484$2,484
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,448$2,448

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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