Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,784/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Washington, MO is $1,784 per week. This is 8% lower than the Missouri average of $1,920.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Washington, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,784/week

Washington, MO

42% lower than the US average.

$1,920/week

Missouri

32% lower than the US average.

$2,534/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,213/week

This is 22% higher than the Washington average of $1,733.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,844/week

This is 39% higher than the Washington average of $1,733.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,439/week

This is 29% higher than the Washington average of $1,733.

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

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,054 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($1,992) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($1,932). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,978. For comparison, the Washington, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,784 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,054$2,978
Jefferson City, Missouri$1,992$2,058
Saint Louis, Missouri$1,932$2,183
Springfield, Missouri$1,866$2,116
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$1,792$2,025
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,940 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($1,806) and FlexCare Allied ($1,794). For comparison, the Washington, MO average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,784 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$1,940$1,940
Trustaff Allied$1,806$1,806
FlexCare Allied$1,794$1,794
Host Healthcare$1,739$1,739
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cardio$1,727$1,727
Triage Staffing$1,720$1,720

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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