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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • Sign-On Bonus

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC

$14+/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC

$14+/hour

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Lead - Respiratory Therapist

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • Sign-On Bonus

$14+/hour

Sign-On Bonus
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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Peterborough, NH
  • 2x12 hrs

$40-45/hour

2x12
Above Average Pay
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 3x8 hrs, Evenings

$29-44/hour

Evenings
3x8
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Show Low, AZ
  • 2x10 hrs

$30-38/hour

2x10
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 3x8 hrs, Nights

$23-37/hour

Nights
3x8
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Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • THOP Transmountain Campus
  • El Paso, TX

$21-27/hour

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Lead - Respiratory Therapist

  • North Central Baptist Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX

$21-27/hour

Posted 6 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Northeast Baptist Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Sign-On Bonus

$21-27/hour

Sign-On Bonus
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Saint Luke's Baptist Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX

$21-27/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Sign-On Bonus

$21-27/hour

Sign-On Bonus
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Baptist Medical Center
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Sign-On Bonus

$21-27/hour

Sign-On Bonus
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Respiratory Therapist

  • North Central Baptist Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX

$21-27/hour

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Respiratory Therapist Jobs Salary Insights

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$36.74/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is $36.74 per hour. This is 20% lower than the practicing US average of $43.94.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Respiratory Therapist Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Friday, August 21st 2026, Vivian has 11 jobs listed for per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $44 per hour on average and up to $55 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Friday, August 21st 2026, Vivian has 440 listings for local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $71 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Friday, August 21st 2026, Vivian has 6,361 listings for travel Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $2,018 per hour on average, and up to $4,721 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Respiratory Therapist?

Take a look at Vivian's Respiratory Therapist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a Respiratory Therapist?

Respiratory therapists are allied health professionals who specialize in assessing and improving patients’ lung functions. RTs, also called RRT’s (Registered Respiratory Therapists), assess and treat a wide array of diseases, illnesses, and injuries that affect the respiratory system. They must have advanced knowledge of pulmonary care and high-tech equipment, such as ventilators, to effectively improve a patient’s quality of life or even save it.

What certifications may be held by respiratory therapists?

Respiratory therapists may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), among others.

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