Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,978/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, IL is $1,978 per week. This is 10% lower than the Illinois average of $2,172.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Springfield, IL compared to State and National Averages

$1,978/week

Springfield, IL

28% lower than the US average.

$2,172/week

Illinois

16% lower than the US average.

$2,527/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities

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Peoria, Illinois

$3,037/week

This is 14% higher than the Springfield average of $2,600.

Urbana, Illinois

$2,493/week

This is 4% lower than the Springfield average of $2,600.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,447/week

This is 6% lower than the Springfield average of $2,600.

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

Libertyville, Illinois pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,272 per week, followed by Peoria, Illinois ($2,210) and Ottawa, Illinois ($2,155). Peoria, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,450. For comparison, the Springfield, IL average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,978 per week — Libertyville, Illinois pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Libertyville, Illinois$2,272$2,368
Peoria, Illinois$2,210$2,450
Ottawa, Illinois$2,155$2,349
Harvey, Illinois$2,148$2,148
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Springfield?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,087 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare ($2,567) and GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,554). For comparison, the Springfield, IL average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,978 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 56% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$3,087$3,087
Prime Time Healthcare$2,567$2,567
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,554$2,554
TRS Healthcare$2,085$2,085
Genie Healthcare$2,050$2,050
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,024$2,024
Host Healthcare$1,977$2,081
Trustaff Allied$1,973$1,973
Nightingale Nurses$1,957$1,957
CrossMed$1,780$1,780

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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