Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Dover, DE
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$26.48/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Dover, DE is $26.48 per hour. This is 105% lower than the Delaware average of $54.39.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Dover, DE compared to State and National Averages
$26.48/hour
Dover, DE
74% lower than the US average.
$54.39/hour
Delaware
15% higher than the US average.
$46.06/hour
United States
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Dover Compare to Other Cities
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
$29/hour
This is 8% higher than the Dover average of $26.48.
Richmond, Virginia
$28/hour
This is 6% higher than the Dover average of $26.48.
Brevard, North Carolina
$24/hour
This is 10% lower than the Dover average of $26.48.
What cities in Delaware pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Wilmington, Delaware and Newark, Delaware pay Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, both averaging $29 per hour, ahead of Dover, Delaware ($26). Wilmington, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Dover, DE average for Allied Health Professionals is $26 per hour — Wilmington, Delaware and Newark, Delaware pay 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, Delaware | $29 | $100 |
| Newark, Delaware | $29 | $100 |
| Dover, Delaware | $26 | $79 |
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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