Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,285/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Mexico is $2,285 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,285/week

New Mexico

7% higher than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

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

Only Albuquerque, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel Respiratory Therapists, averaging $2,258 per week. Albuquerque, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,756. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,285 per week — Albuquerque, New Mexico pays 1% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,258$2,756
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Nevada pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,427 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,205) and Nebraska ($2,195). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,379. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,285 per week — Nevada pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,427$2,879
Colorado$2,205$3,158
Nebraska$2,195$2,520
Oklahoma$2,093$3,379
Wyoming$2,054$2,192
California$2,048$2,912
Arizona$2,038$2,837
Kansas$1,810$2,307
Utah$1,782$2,102
Texas$1,705$2,595
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Mexico?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,756 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($2,707) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,692). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,285 per week — Prime Staffing pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,756$2,756
AHS Staffing$2,707$2,707
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,692$2,692
Coast Medical Service$2,447$2,447
Prime Time Healthcare$2,420$2,420
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,114$2,380
CrossMed$2,095$2,095
Triage Staffing$2,043$2,282
National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services$2,027$2,176

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

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