Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$28.64/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Chicago, IL is $28.64 per hour. This is 63% lower than the Illinois average of $46.61.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$28.64/hour
Chicago, IL
58% lower than the US average.
$46.61/hour
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$45.32/hour
United States
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$47/hour
This is 39% higher than the Chicago average of $28.64.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $46 | $52 |
Last updated on July 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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