- Open jobs
- 22
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $43.44/hour
- Pay range
- $31.05 – $62.28/hour
- Median wage in Tennessee (BLS)
- $34.68/hour
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Cookeville, Tennessee
Respiratory Therapist in Dickson, Tennessee
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Hartsville, Tennessee
Respiratory Therapist in Clarksville, Tennessee
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Dickson, Tennessee
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Memphis, Tennessee
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee
Respiratory Therapist pay in Tennessee
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee is $34.68 per hour ($72,134 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $43.44/hour, from $31.05 to $62.28. 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 Tennessee; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 8 | $43.44/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 7 | $41.44/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 6 | — |
| Care Team Solutions | 1 | $47.82/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Cookeville (5), Dickson (4), Knoxville (3), Clarksville (3), Carthage (2), Hartsville (2), Memphis (2), Jackson (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Tennessee?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee is $34.68 per hour (about $72,134 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 $43.44 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Tennessee?
22 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 4 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 Tennessee; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.