How much do staff Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, September 27th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $31 per hour, but can pay up to $45 per hour.

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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Grants Pass, OR
3x12 hrs
Relocation Bonus

$36-64/hour

3x12

Relocation Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist

Centra Healthcare QIA
Peterborough, NH
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$83K-95K/year

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Boston, MA
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$45-50/hour

5x8

Sign-On Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Yuma, AZ
3x12 hrs

$33-50/hour

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Fredricksburg, VA
3x12 hrs
Relocation Bonus

$32-48/hour

3x12

Relocation Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hospital Belleville
Belleville, IL
Sign-On Bonus

$27-47/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Christian Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Sign-On Bonus

$27-47/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Sign-On Bonus

$27-47/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Muskogee, OK
3x12 hrs
Relocation Bonus

$29-45/hour

3x12

Relocation Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Peterborough, NH
2x12 hrs

$40-45/hour

2x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Tulsa, OK
5x8 hrs

$28-44/hour

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Staff Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Fort Pierce, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$30-41/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, TX
5x8 hrs

$30-40/hour

5x8

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View job details for Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Gainesville, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$29-40/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Mountain Home, AR
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$30-38/hour

5x8

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Respiratory Therapist Home Health

Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist Home Health

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Show Low, AZ
2x10 hrs

$30-38/hour

2x10

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Fort Wayne, IN
3x12 hrs
Relocation Bonus

$23-37/hour

3x12

Relocation Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Staff Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Lake Havasu City, AZ
5x8 hrs

$32-36/hour

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Kissimmee, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$27-36/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Concordia, KS
3x12 hrs

$28-35/hour

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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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 7% lower than the practicing US average of $45.76.

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 Sunday, September 27th 2026, Vivian has 406 listings for local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $72 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Sunday, September 27th 2026, Vivian has 5,855 listings for travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $2,091 per hour on average, and up to $3,911 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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