Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,144/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Seattle, WA is $2,144 per week. This is 6% lower than the Washington average of $2,272.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Seattle, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,144/week

Seattle, WA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,272/week

Washington

12% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Seattle Compare to Other Cities

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Tacoma, Washington

$2,809/week

This is 12% higher than the Seattle average of $2,462.

Ellensburg, Washington

$2,479/week

This is 1% higher than the Seattle average of $2,462.

Vancouver, Washington

$2,537/week

This is 3% higher than the Seattle average of $2,462.

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

Tacoma, Washington pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,695 per week, followed by Bellevue, Washington ($2,590) and Ellensburg, Washington ($2,497). Richland, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,028. For comparison, the Seattle, WA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,144 per week — Tacoma, Washington pays 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tacoma, Washington$2,695$2,762
Bellevue, Washington$2,590$2,590
Ellensburg, Washington$2,497$2,635
Kennewick, Washington$2,467$2,964
Vancouver, Washington$2,402$2,509
Auburn, Washington$2,340$2,415
Richland, Washington$2,328$3,028
Pasco, Washington$2,328$2,328
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Seattle?

Prime Time Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,719 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,523) and Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio ($2,376). Prime Time Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,416. For comparison, the Seattle, WA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,144 per week — Prime Time Healthcare pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$2,719$3,416
Coast Medical Service$2,523$3,208
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio$2,376$2,376
Health Advocates Network - Allied$2,314$2,314
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,279$2,354
Catalytic Solutions$2,207$2,207
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,109$2,109
Care Career$2,106$2,106
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,103$2,103
Zack Group$2,103$2,103

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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