Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,929/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $1,929 per week. This is equal to the Missouri average

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,929/week

Saint Louis, MO

31% lower than the US average.

$1,925/week

Missouri

32% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

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

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Carbondale, Illinois

$2,810/week

This is 15% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,393.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$2,067/week

This is 16% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,393.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,461/week

This is 3% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,393.

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,050 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($1,994) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,929). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,978. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,929 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,050$2,978
Jefferson City, Missouri$1,994$2,058
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,929$2,183
Springfield, Missouri$1,894$2,116
Washington, Missouri$1,798$1,940
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,148 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,142) and Prime Time Healthcare ($2,131). Solomon Page has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,183. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,929 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,148$2,148
Voca Healthcare$2,142$2,142
Prime Time Healthcare$2,131$2,131
Care Team Solutions$2,113$2,113
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,087$2,087
Solomon Page$2,087$2,183
Vibra Travels$2,059$2,059
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$2,025$2,025
ProLink Allied$2,006$2,006
Assured Nursing$1,962$2,048

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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