Respiratory Therapist SalaryThe average Respiratory Therapist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Respiratory Therapists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices. A Respiratory Therapists salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Respiratory Therapists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Respiratory Therapist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly A Respiratory Therapists median salary is $26.06 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $18.77 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $34.58 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the median Respiratory Therapist salary is $54,200 The lowest 10% earn less than $39,030 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $71,920 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Respiratory Therapist Salary The lowest paid Respiratory Therapists earn mean or average wages below $20.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $34.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.
Top 5 States The best states to earn a Respiratory Therapist salary are Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to be a Respiratory Therapist are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,480, Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division $73,430, Santa Rose-Petaluma, CA $73,130, Salisbury, MD $72,520 and. Other Industries that Employ Opticians Consumer goods rental, Management and technical consulting services, Colleges and employment services employ approximately 3000 respiratory therapists. Employment Data It is estimated that there are 107,270 Respiratory Therapists employed in the Where They Work Over 83,130 respiratory therapists work in hospitals. Physicians’ offices (2370), nursing care facilities (3,250) and local government (210) are other healthcare settings where they are employed. Private Practice vs. Employment Respiratory Therapists work primarily as supportive personnel under the supervision of Physicians. The nature of their work limits the opportunities for self-employment. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. See the complete list of healthcare job descriptions See the complete list of healthcare salary data pages |
