Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,046/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Paducah, KY is $2,046 per week. This is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of $1,680.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Paducah, KY compared to State and National Averages

$2,046/week

Paducah, KY

23% lower than the US average.

$1,680/week

Kentucky

50% lower than the US average.

$2,515/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Paducah Compare to Other Cities

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Carbondale, Illinois

$2,442/week

This is equal to the Paducah average

Clarksville, Tennessee

$1,967/week

This is 24% lower than the Paducah average of $2,437.

Dickson, Tennessee

$1,620/week

This is 50% lower than the Paducah average of $2,437.

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

Owensboro, Kentucky pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,048 per week, followed by Paducah, Kentucky ($2,046) and Somerset, Kentucky ($1,773). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,393. For comparison, the Paducah, KY average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,046 per week, roughly in line with Owensboro, Kentucky.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Owensboro, Kentucky$2,048$2,048
Paducah, Kentucky$2,046$2,052
Somerset, Kentucky$1,773$2,184
Louisville, Kentucky$1,752$2,393
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Paducah?

Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,182 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare ($2,167) and Travel Nurses, Inc. ($2,052). For comparison, the Paducah, KY average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,046 per week — Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,182$2,182
Prime Time Healthcare$2,167$2,167
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,052$2,052
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,041$2,041

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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