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Respiratory therapist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$1,955
Average $1,955
Low $1,517
High $2,519

The average salary for a respiratory therapist is $1,955 per week in the United States. 85.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Respiratory Therapist job openings in United States

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) - P...
California Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center3.5out of 5 stars.
North Hollywood, CA
$36 - $39 an hour
Part-time
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Respiratory Therapist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VeloSource
 
$325,000per year
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iDEAL Hire
 
$271,804per year
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RespirTech
 
$260,000per year
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Access Nursing Services
 
$260,000per year
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UniversalMed Supply
 
$212,622per year
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Nationwide Healthcare Services
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Respiratory Therapists near United States

  1. Peoria, IL
    $2,119 per week
  2. Little Rock, AR
    $2,040 per week
  3. Baltimore, MD
    $1,992 per week
  4. Louisville, KY
    $1,919 per week
  5. Pittsburgh, PA
    $1,852 per week

Where can a Respiratory Therapist earn more?

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