Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,294/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey is $2,294 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,087.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$2,294/week

New Jersey

9% higher than the US average.

$2,087/week

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Camden, New Jersey pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,441 per week, followed by New Brunswick, New Jersey ($2,395) and Hackensack, New Jersey ($2,306). Camden, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,726. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,294 per week — Camden, New Jersey pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Camden, New Jersey$2,441$2,726
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,395$2,532
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,306$2,306
Morristown, New Jersey$2,200$2,200
Edison, New Jersey$2,192$2,192
Summit, New Jersey$2,139$2,300
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Connecticut pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,410 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,407) and Rhode Island ($2,341). Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,312. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,294 per week — Connecticut pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Connecticut$2,410$3,234
Massachusetts$2,407$3,312
Rhode Island$2,341$2,707
Vermont$2,303$3,012
New York$2,275$2,825
District of Columbia$2,212$2,212
Pennsylvania$2,185$3,015
Virginia$2,009$2,960
Maryland$1,945$2,608
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey?

Genie Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,714 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Allied ($2,603) and Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,576). LRS Healthcare - Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,726. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,294 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$2,714$2,714
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,603$2,726
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,576$2,576
Aequor Allied$2,532$2,532
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,488$2,488
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,487$2,487
The Judge Group$2,478$2,478
Access Healthcare$2,475$2,592
Zack Group$2,447$2,447
TalentBurst, Inc$2,438$2,503

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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