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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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Navitas Healthcare
Gainesville, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights
Retention Bonus

$29-40/hour

Nights

3x12

Retention Bonus

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Posted 7 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

$29-40/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Saint Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT

$23-39/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Fort Worth, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Flower Mound, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Allen, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Lewisville, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Grand Prairie, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Garland, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Addison, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
McKinney, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Frisco, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Carrollton, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Richardson, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
The Colony, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Spine Hospital
Dallas, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical City Lewisville
Lewisville, TX

$25-38/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital
Weston, WI

$24-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Marshfield Clinic
Rice Lake, WI

$24-38/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL

$24-38/hour

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Posted 5 days 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 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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