Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,172/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey is $2,172 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 79 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$2,172/week

New Jersey

2% higher than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

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

Long Branch, New Jersey pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,481 per week, followed by New Brunswick, New Jersey ($2,450) and Hackensack, New Jersey ($2,269). Long Branch, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,603. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,172 per week — Long Branch, New Jersey pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Long Branch, New Jersey$2,481$2,603
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,450$2,505
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,269$2,303
Camden, New Jersey$2,251$2,269
Morristown, New Jersey$2,200$2,200
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Rhode Island pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,857 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,520) and New York ($2,378). Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,338. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,172 per week — Rhode Island pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rhode Island$2,857$4,338
Massachusetts$2,520$3,916
New York$2,378$2,900
Connecticut$2,366$2,808
Vermont$2,299$2,682
District of Columbia$2,274$2,672
New Hampshire$2,169$3,186
Maryland$2,134$3,384
Pennsylvania$2,067$2,467
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey?

Tryfacta pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Allied ($2,505) and LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,480). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,172 per week — Tryfacta pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tryfacta$2,800$2,800
Health Advocates Network - Allied$2,505$2,505
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,480$2,480
TRS Healthcare$2,435$2,603
Nightingale Nurses$2,421$2,421
TalentBurst, Inc$2,406$2,406
Prime Time Healthcare$2,395$2,457
Care Team Solutions$2,375$2,528
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,373$2,373
ADN Healthcare$2,354$2,420

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

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