TRUSTED HEALTH Salary guide
Travel Respiratory/Pulmonary
Salary in Texas, Austin
AVERAGE WEEKLY
$1,735/WK
↓ 18.33% lower than the US average of $2,124.
Based on active jobs as of 08/25/26
AVERAGE HOURLY
$48.19/h
↘MIN
$38.16/h
↗MAX
$53.05/h
Where do Travel Respiratory/Pulmonarys get paid the most?
| STATE | AVG WEEKLY | VS TEXAS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | You’re hereTexas | $1,643 | — |
| #1 | Massachusetts | $2,406 | +$763 +46% |
| #2 | Illinois | $2,322 | +$679 +41% |
| #3 | Washington | $2,316 | +$673 +41% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | $2,221 | +$579 +35% |
| #5 | Ohio | $2,213 | +$570 +35% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | $2,208 | +$565 +34% |
| #7 | West Virginia | $2,163 | +$521 +32% |
| #8 | Colorado | $2,056 | +$414 +25% |
| #9 | Iowa | $2,018 | +$375 +23% |
| #10 | North Carolina | $1,994 | +$351 +21% |
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Travel Respiratory/Pulmonary Allieds in Texas earn an average of $1,735/week (approximately $48.19/hr), with active contracts ranging from $1,374 to $1,910/week as of 08/25/26. That compares to a national average of $2,124/week for the same specialty.
Respiratory/Pulmonary Allieds in Texas average $1,735/week, which is 18% below the national average of $2,124/week. Pay gaps between states reflect local demand, staffing ratios, and cost of living.
Create a free Trusted Health profile and specify your specialty and preferred locations. Your dedicated nurse advocate will match you with Respiratory/Pulmonary contracts in Texas that fit your license, experience, and pay targets.
Austin currently offers the highest average weekly pay for travel Respiratory/Pulmonary Allieds in Texas, based on active job postings. Pay varies by hospital, contract length, and shift schedule.
California consistently pays the highest travel nurse wages, followed by New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Hawaii. These states combine high cost of living, chronic nursing shortages, and — in California's case — state-mandated staffing ratios that drive sustained high demand for travelers.
