Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,834/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, LA is $1,834 per week. This is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of $1,957.

Last updated on June 5, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,834/week

New Orleans, LA

34% lower than the US average.

$1,957/week

Louisiana

26% lower than the US average.

$2,457/week

United States

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

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Vicksburg, Mississippi

$1,447/week

This is 84% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,661.

Panama City, Florida

$1,728/week

This is 54% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,661.

Montgomery, Alabama

$2,098/week

This is 27% lower than the New Orleans average of $2,661.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Metairie, Louisiana$2,019$2,104
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,834$2,046
Baton Rouge, Louisiana$1,743$2,087
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
Nightingale Nurses$2,054$2,054
Aequor Allied$2,046$2,046
Magnet Medical$2,034$2,034
AHS Staffing$2,020$2,020
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,007$2,007
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,945$1,946
Care Career$1,941$1,946
TRS Healthcare$1,899$1,899

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

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