How much do staff Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, August 13th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $28 per hour, but can pay up to $44 per hour.

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Peterborough, NH
2x12 hrs

$40-45/hour

2x12

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$23-37/hour

3x12

Relocation Bonus

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

THOP Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX

$21-27/hour

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Respiratory Care Educator - Critical Care

Lee Health
Gainesville, FL

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Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers, FL

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Respiratory Care Educator - Critical Care

Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers, FL

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Lee Health
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

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Respiratory Care Educator - Critical Care

Lee Health
Tampa, FL

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Lee Health
Orlando, FL

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Miami, FL

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Lee Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

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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 8% lower than the practicing US average of $46.16.

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 Thursday, August 13th 2026, Vivian has 285 listings for local contract Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $71 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

As of Thursday, August 13th 2026, Vivian has 4,453 listings for travel Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $2,027 per hour on average, and up to $4,287 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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