Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: New Orleans, LA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,706/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $1,706 per week. This is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of $1,995.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,706/week

New Orleans, LA

45% lower than the US average.

$1,995/week

Louisiana

24% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

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

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

$2,194/week

This is 24% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,727.

Panama City, Florida

$1,947/week

This is 40% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,727.

Montgomery, Alabama

$2,188/week

This is 25% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,727.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Metairie, Louisiana$2,486$2,755
Marrero, Louisiana$2,404$2,569
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,883$2,284
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,706$1,899
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GLC On-The-Go$2,104$2,104
PRN Healthcare$2,090$2,090
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health$1,950$1,950
TRS Healthcare$1,899$1,899
American Traveler$1,826$1,826
Host Healthcare$1,791$1,791
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,742$1,742
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio$1,719$1,719
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,694$1,694
Prime Staffing$1,647$1,647

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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