How much does a Respiratory Therapist make?
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$106,591
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Respiratory Therapist is $106,591 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $100,690 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,901 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist | $106,591 /yr |
| Senior Respiratory Therapist | $92,697 /yr |
| Respiratory Therapist IV | $94,473 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Respiratory Therapist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Respiratory Therapist in United States. Employers include GHR Healthcare, Prolink and Concentric Healthcare.
Top Paying Companies
For Respiratory Therapist in United States
| 1 | GHR Healthcare | $122,255 | |
| 2 | Prolink | $121,581 | |
| 3 | Concentric Healthcare | $119,586 | |
| 4 | Ironside Human Resources | $118,405 | |
| 5 | Kaiser Permanente | $118,076 | |
| 6 | Voyage Healthcare | $116,446 | |
| 7 | VieMed | $115,261 | |
| 8 | SurfMed | $114,732 | |
| 9 | Trustaff | $113,969 | |
| 10 | TERRICK PROPERTIES | $113,751 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Respiratory Therapist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Respiratory Therapist in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $116,446, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $100,830, Healthcare with a median total pay of $91,791, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $82,664, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $79,286.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$100,830
8% Higher than other industries
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Respiratory Therapist are GHR Healthcare, Prolink, and Concentric Healthcare.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Respiratory Therapist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is $100,690 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Respiratory Therapist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4577 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Respiratory Therapist employees.
The highest salary for a Respiratory Therapist in United States is $169,331 per year.
The lowest salary for a Respiratory Therapist in United States is $59,874 per year.
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