Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,938/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $1,938 per week. This is 14% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,207.
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in New Orleans, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,938/week
New Orleans, LA
30% lower than the US average.
$2,207/week
Louisiana
14% lower than the US average.
$2,523/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in New Orleans Compare to Other Cities
Metairie, Louisiana
$2,561/week
This is 2% higher than the New Orleans average of $2,506.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$2,484/week
This is 1% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,506.
Jackson, Mississippi
$1,901/week
This is 32% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,506.
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Metairie, Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,565 per week, followed by Shreveport, Louisiana ($2,423) and Lake Charles, Louisiana ($2,177). Metairie, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,913. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,938 per week — Metairie, Louisiana pays 32% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie, Louisiana | $2,565 | $2,913 |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $2,423 | $2,629 |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | $2,177 | $2,269 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,938 | $2,137 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,824 | $2,173 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Orleans?
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,975 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($1,959) and LRS Healthcare - Allied ($1,942). Trustaff Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,137. For comparison, the New Orleans, LA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,938 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio | $1,975 | $1,975 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,959 | $2,137 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $1,942 | $2,108 |
| TRS Healthcare | $1,899 | $1,899 |
| LanceSoft | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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