Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,883/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $1,883 per week. This is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of $1,949.

Last updated on March 6, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,883/week

New Orleans, LA

31% lower than the US average.

$1,949/week

Louisiana

26% lower than the US average.

$2,458/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities

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Metairie, Louisiana

$1,954/week

This is 22% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,390.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$2,413/week

This is 1% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,390.

Panama City, Florida

$1,893/week

This is 26% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,390.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,299$2,742
Metairie, Louisiana$1,937$2,100
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,883$2,031
Alexandria, Louisiana$1,458$1,998
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,030$2,031
Access Healthcare$2,022$2,022
TRS Healthcare$1,980$1,980
Trustaff Allied$1,978$1,978
TalentBurst, Inc$1,974$1,974
Reliable Nurse Staffing$1,966$1,966
Prime Staffing$1,966$1,966
GLC On-The-Go$1,951$1,951
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,918$1,918
Anders Group$1,887$1,887

Last updated on March 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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