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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Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care
Mid Missouri, MO

$19-36/hour

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Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care
Columbia, MO

$19-36/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Buffalo, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Tipton, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Blue Grass, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Long Grove, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Princeton, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Eldridge, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
McCausland, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Donahue, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Durant, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Camanche, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Montpelier, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Wilton, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Walcott, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Pleasant Valley, IA

$21-35/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
Chelsea, OK

$21-34/hour

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Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
Hominy, OK

$21-34/hour

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Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
Inola, OK

$21-34/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
Glenpool, OK

$21-34/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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