Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$28.98/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois is $28.98 per hour. This is 40% lower than the US average of $40.49.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$28.98/hour
Illinois
40% lower than the US average.
$40.49/hour
United States
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Illinois compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $27 | $36 |
Last updated on April 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Staff Position
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$27-47/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$27-47/hour
Posted 9 days ago
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Staff Position
Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$25-41/hour
Posted 9 days ago
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Staff Position
Respiratory Therapist
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Peoria, IL
- 3x12 hrs
$31-37/hour
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