Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,986/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Pontiac, MI is $1,986 per week. This is 7% lower than the Michigan average of $2,123.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Pontiac, MI compared to State and National Averages

$1,986/week

Pontiac, MI

27% lower than the US average.

$2,123/week

Michigan

19% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Pontiac Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Michigan

$2,109/week

This is 16% lower than the Pontiac average of $2,457.

Saginaw, Michigan

$1,818/week

This is 35% lower than the Pontiac average of $2,457.

Lansing, Michigan

$2,079/week

This is 18% lower than the Pontiac average of $2,457.

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

Marquette, Michigan pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,285 per week, followed by Detroit, Michigan ($2,210) and Manistee, Michigan ($2,170). Marquette, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,295. For comparison, the Pontiac, MI average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,986 per week — Marquette, Michigan pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marquette, Michigan$2,285$3,295
Detroit, Michigan$2,210$2,286
Manistee, Michigan$2,170$2,232
Petoskey, Michigan$2,151$2,196
Midland, Michigan$2,046$2,214
Jackson, Michigan$2,034$2,162
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pontiac?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,072 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($1,900). For comparison, the Pontiac, MI average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,986 per week — Vibra Travels pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,072$2,072
Triage Staffing$1,900$1,900

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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