Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$42.73/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $42.73 per hour. This is 7% lower than the practicing US average of $45.76.
Last updated on October 30, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Respiratory Care Practitioner compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$42.73/hour
7% lower than the practicing US average.
$45.76/hour
United States
Where do Respiratory Care Practitioners get paid the most?
Only Virginia reports pay data for Respiratory Care Practitioners, averaging $48 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the national average for Respiratory Care Practitioners is $43 per hour — Virginia pays 12% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $48 | $74 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?
Memorial Hermann Health System pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Parkland Health and Hospital System ($35). For comparison, the national average for Respiratory Care Practitioners is $43 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $40 | $40 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on October 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Go to the guideTop Respiratory Care Practitioner Jobs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Boston, MA
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$45-50/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Grants Pass, OR
- 3x12 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
$36-64/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- Peterborough, NH
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
$83K-95K/year
approximately $44-51/hrRespiratory Therapist
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Yuma, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$33-50/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$27-47/hour
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