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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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
Chester, PA

$22-39/hour

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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
Ambler, PA

$22-39/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

HCA Houston Healthcare West
Houston, TX

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Houston Northwest Medical Center
Houston, TX

$22-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Houston, TX

$22-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Webster, TX

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX

$22-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX

$22-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Pearland, TX

$22-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tomball Regional Medical Center
Tomball, TX

$22-38/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Pasadena, TX

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Spring Hill, FL

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Belleair, FL

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Dover, FL

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Indian Rocks Beach, FL

$22-38/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, UT

$23-37/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

UCF Lake Nona Medical Center
Orlando, FL

$24-37/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Orlando, FL

$24-37/hour

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee, FL

$24-37/hour

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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg
Prairie Du Sac, WI

$23-37/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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