Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,705/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Texas is $1,705 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,119.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 224 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,705/week

Texas

24% lower than the US average.

$2,119/week

United States

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

Irving, Texas pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,044 per week, followed by Round Rock, Texas ($1,943) and Brownwood, Texas ($1,893). Brownwood, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,514. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,705 per week — Irving, Texas pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Irving, Texas$2,044$2,044
Round Rock, Texas$1,943$2,333
Brownwood, Texas$1,893$2,514
Plano, Texas$1,792$1,950
Fort Worth, Texas$1,777$2,497
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Texas compare to nearby states?

Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,270 per week, followed by New Mexico ($2,229) and Colorado ($2,202). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,633. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,705 per week — Louisiana pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisiana$2,270$3,120
New Mexico$2,229$2,756
Colorado$2,202$3,633
Nebraska$2,166$2,520
Oklahoma$2,079$3,379
Missouri$1,925$2,978
Mississippi$1,841$2,077
Arkansas$1,825$2,578
Kansas$1,810$2,307
Tennessee$1,705$2,420
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas?

Care Career pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,381 per week, followed by Curam Staffing ($2,283) and Assured Nursing ($2,099). HCS 247 has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,514. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,705 per week — Care Career pays 40% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,381$2,497
Curam Staffing$2,283$2,283
Assured Nursing$2,099$2,099
Prime Time Healthcare$2,010$2,320
Reliable Nurse Staffing$1,989$1,989
TravSource$1,987$1,987
FlexCare Allied$1,984$2,447
HCS 247$1,972$2,514
TotalMed Allied$1,937$1,937
Catalytic Solutions$1,906$1,906

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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