- Open jobs
- 1,507
- Agencies hiring
- 7
- Median pay in listings
- $53.33/hour
- Pay range
- $10.00 – $116/hour
- Median wage in the US (BLS)
- $39.56/hour
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Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Respiratory Therapist pay in the USA
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in the US is $39.56 per hour ($82,285 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $53.33/hour, from $10.00 to $116. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from the state where they work; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network | 337 | $46.15/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 313 | $54.82/hr |
| TLC Nursing & Allied | 298 | $54.32/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 237 | $54.89/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 176 | $50.42/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 113 | $54.21/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 33 | $38.50/hr |
Respiratory Therapist jobs by state
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in the USA?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in the US is $39.56 per hour (about $82,285 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $53.33 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in the USA?
1,507 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 7 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from the state where they work; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.