Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Missouri

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$1,925/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $1,925 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,117.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 136 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$1,925/week

Missouri

10% lower than the US average.

$2,117/week

United States

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,050 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($1,994) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,929). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,978. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,925 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 6% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri	$2,050	$2,978
Jefferson City, Missouri	$1,994	$2,058
Saint Louis, Missouri	$1,929	$2,183
Springfield, Missouri	$1,894	$2,116
Washington, Missouri	$1,798	$1,940

How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Missouri compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,319 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,206) and Nebraska ($2,158). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,604. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,925 per week — South Dakota pays 20% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
South Dakota	$2,319	$2,746
Illinois	$2,206	$3,044
Nebraska	$2,158	$2,520
Iowa	$2,146	$3,604
Oklahoma	$2,010	$3,379
Kentucky	$1,945	$2,598
Mississippi	$1,828	$2,077
Arkansas	$1,822	$2,578
Kansas	$1,789	$2,307
Tennessee	$1,706	$2,420

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,329 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($2,150) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,148). Trustaff Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,978. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,925 per week — Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays 21% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,329	$2,329
Genie Healthcare	$2,150	$2,150
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,148	$2,148
AB Staffing Solutions	$2,100	$2,100
Care Team Solutions	$2,099	$2,113
Trustaff Allied	$2,096	$2,978
Lamb Staffing	$2,088	$2,088
Vibra Travels	$2,050	$2,059
Voca Healthcare	$2,027	$2,142
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied	$2,025	$2,025

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

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