Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,887/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saint Joseph, MO is $1,887 per week. This is 30% lower than the US average of $2,459.

Last updated on May 27, 2026. Based on 101 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Saint Joseph, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,887/week

Saint Joseph, MO

30% lower than the US average.

$2,459/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in St. Joseph Compare to Other Cities

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Liberty, Missouri

$2,083/week

This is 15% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,390.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,612/week

This is 9% higher than the St. Joseph average of $2,390.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,436/week

This is 2% higher than the St. Joseph average of $2,390.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,014$2,225
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,985$2,408
Jefferson City, Missouri$1,890$2,000
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$1,786$1,940

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

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