Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,923/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $1,923 per week. This is 12% lower than the Missouri average of $2,160.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,923/week

Saint Louis, MO

31% lower than the US average.

$2,160/week

Missouri

17% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

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

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Springfield, Illinois

$2,514/week

This is 6% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,362.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,761/week

This is 14% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,362.

Paducah, Kentucky

$2,229/week

This is 6% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,362.

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,783 per week, followed by Springfield, Missouri ($2,302) and Kansas City, Missouri ($1,963). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,923 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,783$3,014
Springfield, Missouri$2,302$2,326
Kansas City, Missouri$1,963$1,963
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,923$2,174
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?

American Traveler pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,174 per week, followed by PRN Healthcare ($2,115) and Aequor Allied ($1,926). For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,923 per week — American Traveler pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,174$2,174
PRN Healthcare$2,115$2,115
Aequor Allied$1,926$1,926
Triage Staffing$1,891$2,062
FlexCare Allied$1,853$1,853
Host Healthcare$1,836$1,933
Trustaff Allied$1,830$1,854
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,731$1,731

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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