Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,988/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $1,988 per week. This is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,005.

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Based on 130 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,988/week

New Orleans, LA

25% lower than the US average.

$2,005/week

Louisiana

24% lower than the US average.

$2,486/week

United States

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

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Jackson, Mississippi

$1,953/week

This is 18% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,298.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,622/week

This is 42% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,298.

Pensacola, Florida

$2,085/week

This is 10% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,298.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Shreveport, Louisiana$2,580$2,686
Metairie, Louisiana$2,423$2,889
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,988$2,907
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,798$1,938
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Orleans?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRN Healthcare$2,148$2,316
TRS Healthcare$2,142$2,822
GLC On-The-Go$2,133$2,849
Aequor Allied$2,130$2,692
CrossMed$2,118$2,119
TravSource$2,090$2,671
Care Career$2,077$2,907
Anders Group$2,076$2,878
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,056$2,548
American Traveler$2,048$2,774

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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