Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Union, NJ

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Union, NJ is $2,276 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,517.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 71 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Union, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$2,276/week

Union, NJ

11% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Union Compare to Other Cities

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New Brunswick, New Jersey

$2,728/week

This is 21% lower than the Union average of $3,293.

Allentown, Pennsylvania

$2,648/week

This is 24% lower than the Union average of $3,293.

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

$2,673/week

This is 23% lower than the Union average of $3,293.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Camden, New Jersey pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,455 per week, followed by New Brunswick, New Jersey ($2,419) and Hackensack, New Jersey ($2,206). Camden, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,726. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,276 per week — Camden, New Jersey pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Camden, New Jersey$2,455$2,726
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,419$2,592
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,206$2,235
Edison, New Jersey$2,192$2,192
Morristown, New Jersey$2,156$2,402
Summit, New Jersey$2,139$2,300

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

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