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)

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Peterborough, NH
2x12 hrs

$40-45/hour

2x12

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL

$17-35/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Panama City, FL

$18-34/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Fort Walton Beach, FL
3x12 hrs

$24-33/hour

3x12

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Health University Medical Center
Wilmington Island, GA

$20-32/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah, GA

$20-32/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Parkridge East Hospital
Chattanooga, TN

$20-32/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Bartow, FL

$21-31/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wesley Chapel
Crystal Lake, FL

$21-31/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Winter Haven, FL

$21-31/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$20-31/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$20-31/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$20-31/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$20-31/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO

$20-31/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Twin Cities Hospital
Niceville, FL

$21-31/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL

$21-31/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Angel Medical Center
Franklin, NC

$20-30/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC

$20-30/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute
Clinton, IA

$20-30/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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