Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,391/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Salem, OR is $2,391 per week. This is 10% higher than the Oregon average of $2,142.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Salem, OR compared to State and National Averages

$2,391/week

Salem, OR

6% lower than the US average.

$2,142/week

Oregon

18% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Albany, Oregon

$2,286/week

This is equal to the Salem average

Hillsboro, Oregon

$2,616/week

This is 13% higher than the Salem average of $2,287.

Portland, Oregon

$2,680/week

This is 15% higher than the Salem average of $2,287.

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

Salem, Oregon pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,391 per week, followed by Lincoln City, Oregon ($2,361) and Albany, Oregon ($2,224). Salem, Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,723. For comparison, the Salem, OR average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,391 per week, roughly in line with Salem, Oregon.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Salem, Oregon$2,391$2,723
Lincoln City, Oregon$2,361$2,361
Albany, Oregon$2,224$2,500
Mcminnville, Oregon$2,189$2,645
Hillsboro, Oregon$2,118$2,127
Portland, Oregon$2,116$2,347
Corvallis, Oregon$2,110$2,110
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Salem?

Prime Time Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,723 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,396) and HCS 247 ($2,047). For comparison, the Salem, OR average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,391 per week — Prime Time Healthcare pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$2,723$2,723
Triage Staffing$2,396$2,396
HCS 247$2,047$2,047

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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