How much do staff Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, December 20th 2025, the average hourly salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $30 per hour, but can pay up to $32 per hour.

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Staff Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Oviedo Medical Center
Oviedo, FL
Nights

$30+/hour

Nights

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Posted 11 days ago

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Staff Position

Level IV - Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Posted 11 days ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Katy, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Staff Position

Clinic Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Staff Position

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Staff Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

The Hospitals of Providence - Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX
5x8 hrs

$21-27/hour

5x8

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Staff Position

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
MADISON, WI
Sign-On Bonus

$238K-333K/year

Sign-On Bonus

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Staff Position

Director - Radiology Technologist

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$169K-253K/year

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Director - Radiology Technologist

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$161K-241K/year

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Supervisor - Pharmacist

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
5x8 hrs

$76-121/hour

5x8

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Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Insights

Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$42.73/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $42.73 per hour. This is 9% higher than the practicing US average of $38.81.

Last updated on October 30, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Respiratory Care Practitioner FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Saturday, December 20th 2025, Vivian has 93 listings for local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Saturday, December 20th 2025, Vivian has 2,658 listings for travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $2,045 per hour on average, and up to $3,676 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Respiratory Care Practitioner?

Take a look at Vivian's Respiratory Care Practitioner Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by respiratory care practitioners?

Respiratory care practitioners may hold Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), among others.

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