Respiratory Therapists pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 4,448 Respiratory Therapists postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 7% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $38.73 (n = 317 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $36.32 to $42.67. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $36.32 | $75,546 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $38.73 | $80,558 |
| 75th percentile | $42.67 | $88,754 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $67.82 | $141,066 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 4,448 |
| Postings that stated pay | 317 (7%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 51% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 2,197 (49%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 52% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 6% |
| Employers | 114 |
| Cities | 612 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $67.82 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
- $42.96 to $67.82 per hour
- Job title
- Manager Polysomnography and Respiratory Therapy - Sleep Lab
- Employer
- Providence Health and Services
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- First seen
- 3 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…Rehab-Spokane Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $42.96 - $67.82 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additio…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Respiratory Therapists jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Health System | 1,718 | Open jobs | |
| Ochsner Health System | 573 | Open jobs | |
| Fusion Medical Staffing | 349 | Open jobs | |
| Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. | 272 | Open jobs | |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | 198 | Open jobs | |
| Mercy | 176 | Open jobs | |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia | 149 | Open jobs | |
| University of Maryland Medical System | 101 | $36.32 | Open jobs |
| BJC Healthcare | 88 | Open jobs | |
| The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | 45 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Respiratory Therapists pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,784 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Texas | |
| Louisiana | 586 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Louisiana | |
| Georgia | 366 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Georgia | |
| Maryland | 333 | $36.32 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Maryland |
| Missouri | 192 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Missouri | |
| Virginia | 132 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Virginia | |
| Illinois | 96 | $42.67 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Illinois |
| New Jersey | 87 | Respiratory Therapists pay in New Jersey | |
| North Carolina | 86 | Respiratory Therapists pay in North Carolina | |
| Florida | 79 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Florida | |
| Ohio | 72 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Ohio | |
| Pennsylvania | 66 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Pennsylvania | |
| Oklahoma | 64 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Oklahoma | |
| Wisconsin | 60 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Wisconsin | |
| Massachusetts | 46 | Respiratory Therapists pay in Massachusetts |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 4,297 | 312 | $38.73 | $36.32 | $42.67 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 215 | 6 | 0% | |||
| August 2026 | 98 | 0 | 0% | |||
| July 2026 | 226 | 0 | 0% | |||
| June 2026 | 12 | 0 | 0% | |||
| May 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | |||
| March 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $77,960 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Respiratory Therapists jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Respiratory Therapists in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/respiratory-therapists