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

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Nashua, NH
3x12 hrs, Nights

$35-50/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Yuma, AZ
3x12 hrs

$33-50/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Parkland Medical Center
Derry, NH

$27-48/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury
Mount Kisco, NY

$30-48/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury
Carmel, NY

$30-48/hour

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX

$29-48/hour

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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX

$29-48/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury
Pound Ridge, NY

$27-48/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury
Mahopac, NY

$27-48/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO
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$32-47/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL
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$32-47/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Christian Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
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$32-47/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO

$30-47/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

HCA HealthONE Centennial
Centennial, CO

$30-47/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO

$30-47/hour

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO

$30-47/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, CO

$30-47/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO

$30-47/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

Rose Medical Center
Denver, CO

$30-47/hour

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Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Murfreesboro, TN

$33-44/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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