Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,752/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Salem, VA is $1,752 per week. This is 26% lower than the Virginia average of $2,202.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,752/week

Salem, VA

45% lower than the US average.

$2,202/week

Virginia

15% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Roanoke, Virginia

$2,181/week

This is 12% lower than the Salem average of $2,440.

Blacksburg, Virginia

$1,959/week

This is 25% lower than the Salem average of $2,440.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,367/week

This is 3% lower than the Salem average of $2,440.

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

Charlottesville, Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,503 per week, followed by Suffolk, Virginia ($2,208) and Falls Church, Virginia ($2,147). Charlottesville, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,322. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,752 per week — Charlottesville, Virginia pays 43% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charlottesville, Virginia$2,503$3,322
Suffolk, Virginia$2,208$2,407
Falls Church, Virginia$2,147$2,314
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,121$2,121
Alexandria, Virginia$2,118$2,384
Roanoke, Virginia$2,094$2,118
Richmond, Virginia$2,077$2,599
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Salem?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,986 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing ($1,716) and Triage Staffing ($1,555). For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,752 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,986$1,986
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,716$1,716
Triage Staffing$1,555$1,555

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

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