Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Oak Ridge, TN

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,688/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Oak Ridge, TN is $1,688 per week. This is 50% lower than the US average of $2,538.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 95 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Oak Ridge, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,688/week

Oak Ridge, TN

50% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Oak Ridge Compare to Other Cities

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

$1,987/week

This is 16% lower than the Oak Ridge average of $2,298.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,064/week

This is 11% lower than the Oak Ridge average of $2,298.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$2,338/week

This is 2% higher than the Oak Ridge average of $2,298.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Memphis, Tennessee pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,035 per week, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($2,005) and Clarksville, Tennessee ($1,938). Memphis, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,420. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,688 per week — Memphis, Tennessee pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Memphis, Tennessee$2,035$2,420
Springfield, Tennessee$2,005$2,005
Clarksville, Tennessee$1,938$1,985
Knoxville, Tennessee$1,866$2,006

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

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