Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,715/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee is $1,715 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 111 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,715/week

Tennessee

24% lower than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

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

Memphis, Tennessee pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,021 per week, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($2,005). Memphis, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,420. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,715 per week — Memphis, Tennessee pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Memphis, Tennessee$2,021$2,420
Springfield, Tennessee$2,005$2,005
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,411 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,199) and Virginia ($2,158). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,408. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,715 per week — West Virginia pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,411$3,408
Alabama$2,199$3,089
Virginia$2,158$3,322
Pennsylvania$2,067$2,467
Ohio$2,050$2,905
North Carolina$1,982$2,853
South Carolina$1,976$2,284
Kentucky$1,976$2,598
Georgia$1,853$2,977
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,420 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,009) and Solomon Page ($2,003). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,715 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,420$2,420
LifePoint$2,009$2,009
Solomon Page$2,003$2,003
Wellspring Nurse Source$1,987$1,987
Zack Group$1,968$2,005
MedSource LLC$1,966$2,171
Vibra Travels$1,947$2,032
GLC On-The-Go$1,920$1,920
HCS 247$1,911$1,911
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,905$1,905

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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