Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,956/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Philadelphia, PA is $1,956 per week. This is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,180.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Philadelphia, PA compared to State and National Averages

$1,956/week

Philadelphia, PA

29% lower than the US average.

$2,180/week

Pennsylvania

16% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Philadelphia Compare to Other Cities

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Allentown, Pennsylvania

$2,666/week

This is 5% lower than the Philadelphia average of $2,793.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

$2,938/week

This is 5% higher than the Philadelphia average of $2,793.

Baltimore, Maryland

$2,684/week

This is 4% lower than the Philadelphia average of $2,793.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Easton, Pennsylvania pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,538 per week, followed by Scranton, Pennsylvania ($2,486) and Sayre, Pennsylvania ($2,468). Allentown, Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,015. For comparison, the Philadelphia, PA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,956 per week — Easton, Pennsylvania pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Easton, Pennsylvania$2,538$2,538
Scranton, Pennsylvania$2,486$2,486
Sayre, Pennsylvania$2,468$2,617
Allentown, Pennsylvania$2,387$3,015
Langhorne, Pennsylvania$2,232$2,232
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania$2,221$2,245
Danville, Pennsylvania$2,204$2,374
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania$2,193$2,374
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Philadelphia?

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,540 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,412) and HCS 247 ($2,400). For comparison, the Philadelphia, PA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,956 per week — MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,540$2,540
Triage Staffing$2,412$2,412
HCS 247$2,400$2,400
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,341$2,341
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,279$2,279
Aequor Allied$2,228$2,228
Coast Medical Service$2,193$2,193
Prime Time Healthcare$2,190$2,190
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,025$2,025
LeaderStat$1,984$1,984

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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