Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,782/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Texas is $1,782 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,086.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 107 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,782/week

Texas

17% lower than the US average.

$2,086/week

United States

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

San Angelo, Texas pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,385 per week, followed by Midland, Texas ($1,944) and Lufkin, Texas ($1,845). San Angelo, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,591. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,782 per week — San Angelo, Texas pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Angelo, Texas$2,385$2,591
Midland, Texas$1,944$1,995
Lufkin, Texas$1,845$2,002
Odessa, Texas$1,809$2,216
Lubbock, Texas$1,786$1,786
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Texas compare to nearby states?

Louisiana pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,194 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,186) and Missouri ($2,119). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,379. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,782 per week — Louisiana pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisiana$2,194$2,689
Colorado$2,186$3,279
Missouri$2,119$3,014
Nebraska$2,117$2,606
Oklahoma$1,962$3,379
Arizona$1,814$2,820
Arkansas$1,762$2,157
Mississippi$1,759$3,110
New Mexico$1,686$1,791
Kansas$1,578$2,200
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas?

AHS Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,592 per week, followed by Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,591) and First Connect Health ($2,291). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,782 per week — AHS Staffing pays 45% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$2,592$2,592
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,591$2,591
First Connect Health$2,291$2,515
LanceSoft$2,100$2,100
Assured Nursing$2,094$2,094
Phaxis$2,086$2,086
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,052$2,052
Catalytic Solutions$2,032$2,032
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,018$2,018
Medical Solutions Allied$2,015$2,441

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

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