Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Tennessee

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$1,724/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee is $1,724 per week. This is 21% lower than the US average of $2,086.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 114 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,724/week

Tennessee

21% lower than the US average.

$2,086/week

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Jackson, Tennessee pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,797 per week, followed by Nashville, Tennessee ($1,769) and Knoxville, Tennessee ($1,675). Nashville, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,615. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,724 per week — Jackson, Tennessee pays 4% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Jackson, Tennessee	$1,797	$1,933
Nashville, Tennessee	$1,769	$2,615
Knoxville, Tennessee	$1,675	$1,952
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$1,606	$1,606
Smyrna, Tennessee	$1,606	$1,606
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$1,560	$2,129

How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,194 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,154) and Missouri ($2,119). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,379. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,724 per week — Louisiana pays 27% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Louisiana	$2,194	$2,689
Illinois	$2,154	$2,886
Missouri	$2,119	$3,014
Alabama	$2,081	$2,326
Oklahoma	$1,962	$3,379
Kentucky	$1,790	$2,370
Arkansas	$1,762	$2,157
Mississippi	$1,759	$3,110
Georgia	$1,752	$2,530

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,260 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,254) and Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,129). Care Career has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,615. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,724 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 31% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies	$2,260	$2,260
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,254	$2,254
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,129	$2,129
HCS 247	$2,123	$2,547
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,112	$2,112
Assured Nursing	$2,099	$2,099
Care Career	$2,085	$2,615
GLC On-The-Go	$2,079	$2,079
Access Healthcare	$2,050	$2,050
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio	$1,989	$1,989

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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