Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,937/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist is $1,937 per week. This is 21% lower than the practicing US average of $2,348.

Last updated on May 2, 2024. Based on 2,487 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,937/week

21% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,348/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
North Dakota$2,464$2,761
Maine$2,335$3,028
Connecticut$2,326$2,515
Nebraska$2,293$2,898
California$2,279$2,873
Arizona$2,249$3,336
South Dakota$2,240$2,710
Vermont$2,175$2,584
New Jersey$2,136$2,765
New York$2,122$2,880
Washington$2,119$2,642
Massachusetts$2,113$7,460
Minnesota$2,103$2,622
Montana$2,098$2,580
Nevada$2,090$2,378
New Hampshire$2,058$2,464
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brunswick, Maine$2,757$3,028
Norfolk, Nebraska$2,582$2,898
Bellevue, Washington$2,505$2,505
Grand Forks, North Dakota$2,475$2,761
Newark, New Jersey$2,444$2,444
Lawrence, Massachusetts$2,437$2,713
Newburyport, Massachusetts$2,406$2,406
Farmington, Connecticut$2,394$2,515
Lebanon, New Hampshire$2,393$2,638
Indianapolis, Indiana$2,390$3,303
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?

Last updated on May 2, 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.