Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,934/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist is $1,934 per week. This is 21% lower than the practicing US average of $2,344.

Last updated on May 19, 2024. Based on 2,347 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$1,934/week

21% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,344/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Delaware$2,617$2,674
Maine$2,464$2,645
South Dakota$2,399$3,026
New Hampshire$2,284$2,840
California$2,247$2,752
North Dakota$2,243$2,761
Oklahoma$2,176$2,636
Vermont$2,151$2,589
Washington$2,148$2,917
Nevada$2,128$2,431
Minnesota$2,122$2,930
Montana$2,113$2,556
New York$2,107$2,870
Massachusetts$2,090$2,659
New Jersey$2,078$2,558
Indiana$2,071$3,450
Nebraska$2,054$2,448
Connecticut$2,049$2,422
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vacaville, California$2,737$2,737
Dover, Delaware$2,560$2,560
Grand Forks, North Dakota$2,495$2,761
Morristown, New Jersey$2,479$2,479
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$2,471$2,645
Kirkland, Washington$2,465$2,917
Hackensack, New Jersey$2,455$2,455
Indianapolis, Indiana$2,429$3,450
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,425$3,026
Hartford, Connecticut$2,422$2,422
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,730$2,730
Plains Medical Staffing$2,701$2,710
Alliance Services, Inc.$2,700$2,700
PS Companies$2,674$2,814
eTeam Inc$2,606$2,606
Bestica$2,556$2,556
Sharp Nursing Medical Staffing$2,548$2,548
The Judge Group$2,512$2,512
Binding Minds$2,503$2,503
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,483$2,708

Last updated on May 19, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Earning your Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) often increases your salary potential as a registered respiratory therapist or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Can having a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) boost my salary as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Yes, having a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a registered respiratory therapist.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.