Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,866/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $1,866 per week. This is 3% lower than the Missouri average of $1,926.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,866/week

Saint Louis, MO

32% lower than the US average.

$1,926/week

Missouri

28% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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West Burlington, Iowa

$2,332/week

This is 7% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,493.

Urbana, Illinois

$2,560/week

This is 3% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,493.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$2,349/week

This is 6% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,493.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,063$2,405
Columbia, Missouri$1,999$2,281
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,866$2,264
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare$2,160$2,160
GLC On-The-Go$2,151$2,264
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,055$2,055
Junxion Med Staffing$2,042$2,042
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,025$2,025
Go Healthcare$2,012$2,012
Vibra Travels$1,966$1,985
Assured Nursing$1,915$1,915
Trustaff Allied$1,908$1,908
Genie Healthcare$1,897$1,897

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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