- Open jobs
- 55
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $61.25/hour
- Pay range
- $54.21 – $82.44/hour
- Median wage in Connecticut (BLS)
- $40.98/hour
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in New Haven, Connecticut
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy(RT) / Travel / Neurology
Respiratory Therapist in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Respiratory Therapy-
Respiratory Therapist in Farmington, Connecticut
Respiratory Therapist in New London, Connecticut
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Certified Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Certified Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy(RT) / Travel / Neurology
Respiratory Therapy(RT) / Travel / Neurology
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Respiratory Therapist pay in Connecticut
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut is $40.98 per hour ($85,238 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $61.25/hour, from $54.21 to $82.44. 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 Connecticut; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| GHR Healthcare | 16 | $55.69/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 11 | $69.00/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 11 | $65.55/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 10 | $62.74/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 6 | — |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | — |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Bridgeport (24), New London (17), Farmington (9), New Haven (5)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Connecticut?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut is $40.98 per hour (about $85,238 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 $61.25 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Connecticut?
55 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 6 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 Connecticut; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.