Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Oak Lawn is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $56/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Park Ridge, paying up to $54/hr, Downers Grove, paying up to $48/hr, and Chicago, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$30.33/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL is $30.33 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Illinois average of $39.12.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$30.33/hour

Chicago, IL

42% lower than the US average.

$39.12/hour

Illinois

10% lower than the US average.

$42.98/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Atlanta, Georgia

$42/hour

This is 12% higher than the Chicago average of $37.09.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 28% lower than the Chicago average of $37.09.

Brooklyn, New York

$34/hour

This is 8% lower than the Chicago average of $37.09.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$40	$56
Chicago, Illinois	$37	$51
Libertyville, Illinois	$35	$45
Skokie, Illinois	$29	$100

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Insight Hospital and Medical Center	$43	$43
Advocate Aurora Health	$38	$38

Last updated on April 15, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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