Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois

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

Belleville is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 39% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Hoopeston, paying up to $77/hr, Danville, paying up to $77/hr, and Skokie, paying up to $100/hr.

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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 34% lower than the US average of $38.92.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$28.98/hour

Illinois

34% lower than the US average.

$38.92/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$48	$57

How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$47	$47
Michigan	$28	$36

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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