Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Tennessee
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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