- Open jobs
- 35
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $49.68/hour
- Pay range
- $42.64 – $66.39/hour
- Median wage in Illinois (BLS)
- $40.43/hour
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Silvis, Illinois
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Respiratory Therapist in Carbondale, Illinois
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Streamwood, Illinois
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois is $40.43 per hour ($84,094 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $49.68/hour, from $42.64 to $66.39. 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 Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| GHR Healthcare | 10 | $47.50/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 8 | $53.76/hr |
| TLC Nursing & Allied | 6 | $53.64/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 5 | $49.35/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 3 | $47.39/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 3 | $59.00/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Chicago (9), Carbondale (6), Urbana (4), Hoffman Estates (3), Robinson (3), Silvis (3), Springfield (3), Olney (2), Streamwood (1), Mount Vernon (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Illinois?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois is $40.43 per hour (about $84,094 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 $49.68 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Illinois?
35 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 Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.