How much do staff Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, November 12th 2025, the average hourly salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $30 per hour, but can pay up to $38 per hour.

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
5x8 hrs
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$38-51/hour

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Clinic Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

$32-47/hour

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
Houston, TX
3x12 hrs

$32-47/hour

3x12

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
5x8 hrs

$25-36/hour

5x8

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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

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

$21-27/hour

5x8

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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant

UW Health
MADISON, WI
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$233K-327K/year

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Radiation Therapist

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Flexible

$225K-325K/year

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5x8

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Physicist

California Cancer Center (CCC)
Clovis, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$101-131/hour

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5x8

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Physicist

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
Temple, TX
5x8 hrs, Days

$84-131/hour

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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 11% higher than the practicing US average of $37.83.

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 Wednesday, November 12th 2025, Vivian has 99 listings for local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Wednesday, November 12th 2025, Vivian has 2,650 listings for travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $2,066 per hour on average, and up to $4,080 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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