Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,302/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, MO is $2,302 per week. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $2,160.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,302/week

Springfield, MO

9% 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 Springfield Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$2,761/week

This is 3% higher than the Springfield average of $2,667.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,362/week

This is 13% lower than the Springfield average of $2,667.

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

$2,152/week

This is 24% lower than the Springfield average of $2,667.

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 Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,923). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Springfield, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,302 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 21% more.

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

Prime Time Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,326 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,278). For comparison, the Springfield, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,302 per week — Prime Time Healthcare pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$2,326$2,326
Triage Staffing$2,278$2,278

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

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