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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Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL

$11-84/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$10-80/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$10-80/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$10-80/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$8-79/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

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

$8-79/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
Owensboro, KY

$10-78/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NH

$11-78/hour

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Respiratory Therapist - Med-Surg, ICU & Emergency

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Respiratory Therapist - Med-Surg, ICU & Emergency

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Grants Pass, OR
3x12 hrs

$36-65/hour

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Newport, OR
3x12 hrs
Relocation Bonus

$72K-120K/year

3x12

Relocation Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU

Medical City Dallas
Frisco, TX

$34-62/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU

Medical City Frisco Hospital
Frisco, TX

$34-62/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN

$33-61/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

CloudinfraIT Inc
Lincoln City, OR
5x8 hrs, Flexible

$72K-120K/year

Flexible

5x8

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Posted 2 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Lincoln City, OR
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$72K-106K/year

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

CloudinfraIT Inc
Lincoln City, OR
3x12 hrs, Flexible
Sign-On Bonus

$72K-106K/year

Flexible

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 2 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO

$37-56/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV

$37-56/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, VA

$37-55/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Respiratory Therapist

Centra Healthcare QIA
Peterborough, NH
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$83K-95K/year

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

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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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