Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,687/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tacoma, WA is $2,687 per week. This is 15% higher than the Washington average of $2,279.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,687/week

Tacoma, WA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,279/week

Washington

11% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Seattle, Washington

$2,550/week

This is 6% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,700.

Aberdeen, Washington

$2,696/week

This is equal to the Tacoma average

Wenatchee, Washington

$2,682/week

This is 1% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,700.

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 $2,687 per week, followed by Ellensburg, Washington ($2,603) and Kennewick, Washington ($2,467). Kennewick, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,964. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,687 per week, roughly in line with Tacoma, Washington.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tacoma, Washington$2,687$2,762
Ellensburg, Washington$2,603$2,822
Kennewick, Washington$2,467$2,964
Vancouver, Washington$2,392$2,509
Wenatchee, Washington$2,391$2,600
Renton, Washington$2,364$2,401
Edmonds, Washington$2,241$2,241
Richland, Washington$2,100$2,755
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tacoma?

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,762 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,725) and Prime Time Healthcare ($2,704). For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,687 per week — MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,762$2,762
Host Healthcare$2,725$2,725
Prime Time Healthcare$2,704$2,704
FlexCare Allied$2,698$2,698
NuWest Travel Nursing$2,646$2,646
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,641$2,641
Anders Group$2,592$2,592
Triage Staffing$2,587$2,587

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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