Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,652/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Tucson, AZ is $1,652 per week. This is 17% lower than the Arizona average of $1,937.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$1,652/week

Tucson, AZ

53% lower than the US average.

$1,937/week

Arizona

31% lower than the US average.

$2,531/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Mesa, Arizona

$2,815/week

This is 15% higher than the Tucson average of $2,384.

Phoenix, Arizona

$2,647/week

This is 10% higher than the Tucson average of $2,384.

Glendale, Arizona

$2,685/week

This is 11% higher than the Tucson average of $2,384.

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

Phoenix, Arizona pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,151 per week, followed by Mesa, Arizona ($2,139) and Glendale, Arizona ($2,097). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,535. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,652 per week — Phoenix, Arizona pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona$2,151$2,535
Mesa, Arizona$2,139$2,300
Glendale, Arizona$2,097$2,179
Sun City, Arizona$2,081$2,341
Yuma, Arizona$2,025$2,052
Lake Havasu City, Arizona$1,828$2,340
Tucson, Arizona$1,652$2,341
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tucson?

FlexCare Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,001 per week, followed by TRS Healthcare ($1,951) and Prime Time Healthcare ($1,904). FlexCare Allied also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,341. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,652 per week — FlexCare Allied pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Allied$2,001$2,341
TRS Healthcare$1,951$1,951
Prime Time Healthcare$1,904$1,904
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,848$1,848
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,815$2,202
Triage Staffing$1,813$2,090
TotalMed Allied$1,773$2,029
Host Healthcare$1,772$2,006
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$1,772$1,772
Vibra Travels$1,680$1,680

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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