Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Nebraska
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.62/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska is $27.62 per hour. This is 48% lower than the US average of $40.92.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Nebraska compared to National Averages
$27.62/hour
Nebraska
48% lower than the US average.
$40.92/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Nebraska compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Colorado ($31) and Wisconsin ($31). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Nebraska average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Missouri pays 65% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $46 | $47 |
| Colorado | $31 | $39 |
| Wisconsin | $31 | $38 |
| Kansas | $27 | $36 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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