Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Paterson, NJ

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,212/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Paterson, NJ is $2,212 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,535.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on 44 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Paterson, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$2,212/week

Paterson, NJ

15% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Paterson Compare to Other Cities

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Summit, New Jersey

$2,601/week

This is 1% lower than the Paterson average of $2,625.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

$2,822/week

This is 7% higher than the Paterson average of $2,625.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

$2,488/week

This is 5% lower than the Paterson average of $2,625.

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

Hackensack, New Jersey pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by New Brunswick, New Jersey ($2,423) and Camden, New Jersey ($2,406). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,212 per week — Hackensack, New Jersey pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,800$2,800
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,423$2,505
Camden, New Jersey$2,406$2,406
Morristown, New Jersey$2,200$2,200
Somers Point, New Jersey$2,098$2,195

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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