- Open jobs
- 5
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $55.86/hour
- Pay range
- $43.37 – $65.46/hour
- Median wage in District of Columbia (BLS)
- $53.82/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Respiratory Therapist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Respiratory Therapist in Washington, District Of Columbia
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Respiratory Therapist pay in District of Columbia
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia is $53.82 per hour ($111,946 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $55.86/hour, from $43.37 to $65.46. 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 District of Columbia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas MedStaff | 3 | $55.86/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 2 | $54.41/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Washington (5)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in District of Columbia?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia is $53.82 per hour (about $111,946 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 $55.86 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in District of Columbia?
5 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 District of Columbia; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.