Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$23.01/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Tennessee is $23.01 per hour. This is 86% lower than the US average of $42.73.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$23.01/hour
Tennessee
86% lower than the US average.
$42.73/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Only Murfreesboro, Tennessee reports pay data for Respiratory Care Practitioners, averaging $27 per hour. Murfreesboro, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Allied Health Professionals is $23 per hour — Murfreesboro, Tennessee pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
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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Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$10-100/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
$21-33/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Murfreesboro, TN
$21-33/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
$21-33/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
- Smyrna, TN
$21-33/hour
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