Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide
Average Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Salary
$75.27/hour
The average salary for a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist is $75.27 per hour. This is 27% higher than the practicing US average of $54.62.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Pediatric Respiratory Therapist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$75.27/hour
27% higher than the practicing US average.
$54.62/hour
United States
Where do Pediatric Respiratory Therapists get paid the most?
Georgia pays Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Texas ($58) and North Carolina ($52). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $75 per hour — Georgia pays 17% less.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $63 | $100 |
| Texas | $58 | $100 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $83 |
| Colorado | $51 | $62 |
| Missouri | $47 | $79 |
| Florida | $45 | $100 |
| Virginia | $44 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Pediatric Respiratory Therapist jobs?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Pediatric Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by UW Health ($46) and BJC HealthCare ($37). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the national average for Pediatric Respiratory Therapists is $75 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $57 | $70 |
| UW Health | $46 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $37 | $37 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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