- Open jobs
- 21
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $57.34/hour
- Pay range
- $52.54 – $65.15/hour
- Median wage in Wisconsin (BLS)
- $40.48/hour
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist - Office/Field-Based
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy-Clinic
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Madison, Wisconsin
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Respiratory Therapist pay in Wisconsin
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin is $40.48 per hour ($84,198 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $57.34/hour, from $52.54 to $65.15. 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 Wisconsin; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 8 | $63.57/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 6 | $52.78/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 3 | — |
| TLC Nursing & Allied | 2 | $54.61/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $62.03/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 1 | $52.54/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Milwaukee (6), Madison (6), West Allis (2), Janesville (1), Viroqua (1), Berlin (1), Appleton (1), Neenah (1), Wausau (1), Watertown (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Wisconsin?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin is $40.48 per hour (about $84,198 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 $57.34 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Wisconsin?
21 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 Wisconsin; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.