- Open jobs
- 2
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $50.57/hour
- Median wage in Alabama (BLS)
- $31.81/hour
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
VMS Sync Test-1010479-DCH - MS/TELE Respiratory 7N - NIGHTS
Respiratory Therapist pay in Alabama
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Alabama is $31.81 per hour ($66,165 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $50.57/hour. 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 Alabama; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Alabama
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $57.52/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 1 | $43.61/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Tuscaloosa (1), Homewood (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Alabama?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Alabama is $31.81 per hour (about $66,165 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 $50.57 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Alabama?
2 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 2 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 Alabama; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.