Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$32.11/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Nevada is $32.11 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $42.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Nevada compared to National Averages

$32.11/hour

Nevada

33% lower than the US average.

$42.73/hour

United States

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

Sparks, Nevada and Reno, Nevada pay Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, both averaging $36 per hour. Sparks, Nevada also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Nevada average for Allied Health Professionals is $32 per hour — Sparks, Nevada and Reno, Nevada pay 12% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Sparks, Nevada$36$100
Reno, Nevada$36$100

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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