Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$28.98/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Illinois is $28.98 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $38.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$28.98/hour
Illinois
33% lower than the US average.
$38.56/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Michigan pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $28 per hour, followed by Missouri ($27). Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Illinois average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Michigan pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $28 | $36 |
| Missouri | $27 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois?
BJC HealthCare pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($34). For comparison, the Illinois average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $37 | $37 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$27-47/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Alton, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$27-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hospital East
- Shiloh, IL
$25-41/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Dixon, IL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$31-37/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Peoria, IL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$31-37/hour
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