How much do staff Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, November 11th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $25 per hour, but can pay up to $63 per hour.

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Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK

$22-46/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Omaha, NE
3x12 hrs, Nights

$29-44/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General
New Britain, CT

$26-40/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT

$26-40/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Manchester Memorial Hospital
Vernon, CT

$26-40/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
Corpus Christi, TX

$28-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
Corpus Christi, TX

$28-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Chippenham Hospital
Tuckahoe, VA

$27-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Chippenham Hospital
Mechanicsville, VA

$27-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, VA

$27-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Auburndale, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Keystone, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Center Hill, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
St. Leo, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Temple Terrace, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Westchase, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Aripeka, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Kathleen, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
East Lake, FL

$31-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Town 'n' Country, FL

$31-38/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 24% lower than the practicing US average of $53.15.

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

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Respiratory Care Practitioner FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Respiratory Care Practitioner job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs are Medical City Dallas Hospital (108 jobs), Methodist Dallas Medical Center (95 jobs), and Norman Regional Hospital (44 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Wednesday, November 11th 2026, Vivian has 493 listings for local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $81 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Wednesday, November 11th 2026, Vivian has 8,634 listings for travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $2,066 per hour on average, and up to $4,376 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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