Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$52.84/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Pennsylvania is $52.84 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $42.73.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$52.84/hour
Pennsylvania
19% higher than the US average.
$42.73/hour
United States
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Only Reading, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Respiratory Care Practitioners, averaging $44 per hour. Reading, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Allied Health Professionals is $53 per hour — Reading, Pennsylvania pays 16% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, Pennsylvania | $44 | $100 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
- Kenhorst, PA
$9-100/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
- Shillington, PA
$9-100/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
- Yeadon, PA
$22-39/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
- Malvern, PA
$22-39/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville
- Sanatoga, PA
$22-39/hour
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