Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$44.02/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Madison, WI is $44.02 per hour. This is equal to the Wisconsin average

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$44.02/hour

Madison, WI

5% lower than the US average.

$44.12/hour

Wisconsin

4% lower than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 13% higher than the Madison average of $44.02.

Columbia, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 88% lower than the Madison average of $44.02.

Jefferson City, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 92% lower than the Madison average of $44.02.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Madison, Wisconsin pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Janesville, Wisconsin ($30) and Beloit, Wisconsin ($30). Janesville, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $78. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Allied Health Professionals is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Madison, Wisconsin.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$44	$45
Janesville, Wisconsin	$30	$78
Beloit, Wisconsin	$30	$78

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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