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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$42.73/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner is $42.73 per hour. This is 24% lower than the practicing US average of $53.15.

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

24% lower than the practicing US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

Where do Respiratory Care Practitioners get paid the most?

Ohio pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $83 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($82) and Oklahoma ($66). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Respiratory Care Practitioners is $43 per hour — Ohio pays 94% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Ohio	$83	$100
Connecticut	$82	$100
Oklahoma	$66	$100
Georgia	$65	$100
New Hampshire	$63	$86
New York	$62	$85
Kentucky	$58	$100
Texas	$54	$99
Colorado	$53	$65
North Carolina	$52	$75
Pennsylvania	$50	$100
South Carolina	$50	$100
Virginia	$50	$59
New Jersey	$49	$55
Missouri	$48	$77
Kansas	$47	$82
Massachusetts	$46	$58
Tennessee	$46	$92
Arizona	$45	$66
Illinois	$44	$58
Wisconsin	$43	$56
Florida	$42	$77
Michigan	$37	$45
District of Columbia	$37	$100
Nevada	$32	$100
Arkansas	$31	$36
Mississippi	$31	$33
Maryland	$30	$100
Utah	$26	$100
Iowa	$26	$100
Louisiana	$25	$100
West Virginia	$24	$100

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Care Practitioners, averaging $58 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the national average for Respiratory Care Practitioners is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 35% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$72

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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