- Open jobs
- 30
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $57.71/hour
- Pay range
- $46.61 – $73.19/hour
- Median wage in Louisiana (BLS)
- $36.17/hour
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist in Metairie, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist in Shreveport, Louisiana
Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist in Shreveport, Louisiana
Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist in Shreveport, Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist pay in Louisiana
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana is $36.17 per hour ($75,234 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $57.71/hour, from $46.61 to $73.19. 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 Louisiana; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas MedStaff | 17 | $62.81/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 12 | $57.71/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | — |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Metairie (18), New Orleans (6), Shreveport (3), Baton Rouge (2), Lake Charles (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Louisiana?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Louisiana is $36.17 per hour (about $75,234 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 $57.71 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Louisiana?
30 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 3 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 Louisiana; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.