The median Respiratory Care Professional salary is $40.00 per hour, or $83,200 per year, based on 192 job postings across 36 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$40.00
Median hourly
$83,200
Annual salary
$34-$51
Pay range
36
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Respiratory Care Professional earns $40.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $37.00 and $46.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -7.2% movement versus the prior period.
Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-7.2%
Current median: $38.50/hr
Prior period: $41.50/hr
Job openings
+9.7%
68 recent postings
Previous period: 62 postings
Daily pay signal
$35.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Respiratory Care Professional postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $41.50/hr to $38.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$34.00
$70,720/yr
Median
$40.00
$83,200/yr
Top earners
$50.50
$105,040/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $38.50/hr | 67 |
Mar 2026 | $41.50/hr | 63 |
Feb 2026 | $41.50/hr | 22 |
Jan 2026 | $41.50/hr | 16 |
Dec 2025 | $37.00/hr | 13 |
Nov 2025 | $34.00/hr | 11 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$40.70
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Estimated from national data
~$40.44
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18 postings · 2 companies
$38.50
$39-$39
Estimated from national data
~$44.40
—
Estimated from national data
~$47.51
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13 postings · 3 companies
$37.00
$37-$39
8 postings · 1 companies
$47.00
$46-$47
Estimated from national data
~$43.24
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Estimated from national data
~$46.02
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Estimated from national data
~$37.93
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Estimated from national data
~$45.86
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Estimated from national data
~$40.82
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Estimated from national data
~$46.75
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Estimated from national data
~$46.77
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Estimated from national data
~$43.34
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Estimated from national data
~$43.15
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Estimated from national data
~$43.22
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Estimated from national data
~$44.61
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Estimated from national data
~$43.81
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Estimated from national data
~$39.50
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Estimated from national data
~$39.64
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Estimated from national data
~$38.23
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Estimated from national data
~$36.16
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Estimated from national data
~$43.73
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Estimated from national data
~$44.33
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Estimated from national data
~$38.75
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Estimated from national data
~$48.13
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8 postings · 1 companies
$41.50
$42-$42
Estimated from national data
~$48.60
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Estimated from national data
~$47.00
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Estimated from national data
~$38.46
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Estimated from national data
~$43.70
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5 postings · 2 companies
$50.50
$51-$59
Estimated from national data
~$38.09
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Estimated from national data
~$40.27
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Estimated from national data
~$38.13
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Estimated from national data
~$37.09
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Estimated from national data
~$45.79
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Estimated from national data
~$39.43
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Estimated from national data
~$37.03
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Estimated from national data
~$39.95
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Estimated from national data
~$37.65
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Estimated from national data
~$47.96
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Estimated from national data
~$40.60
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5 postings · 1 companies
$34.00
$34-$34
Estimated from national data
~$45.83
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Estimated from national data
~$39.24
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12 postings · 3 companies
$48.50
$47-$51
Estimated from national data
~$45.72
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Estimated from national data
~$38.42
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Estimated from national data
~$40.41
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Respiratory Care Professional positions.
Nuvance Health
13 postings
$47.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
103 postings
$40.50/hr
Banner Health
34 postings
$38.50/hr
University Of Texas Medical Branch
8 postings
$37.50/hr
University Of Texas Medical Branch
8 postings
$37.50/hr
Banner Health
34 postings
$38.50/hr
Commonspirit Health
103 postings
$40.50/hr
Nuvance Health
13 postings
$47.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist | 59 | $37.00/hr |
| Registered Respiratory Therapist | 27 | $38.50/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist Reg | 20 | $41.50/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist 3 | 7 | $47.00/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist Registered | 5 | $34.00/hr |
| Reg Respiratory Therapist-full Time-eve/night 12hr | 4 | $50.50/hr |
| Registered Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist | 4 | $42.50/hr |
| Adult Respiratory Therapist | 4 | $46.50/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist - Clc Respiratory/pulmonary (nights) 36hrs Per Wk | 3 | $37.50/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist - Galveston Respiratory Care Services (days)(partial 24hrs Per Wk) | 3 | $37.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Respiratory Care Professional salaries.
FAQ
The median Respiratory Care Professional salary is $40.00 per hour, or $83,200 annually. Pay ranges from $34.00/hr (10th percentile) to $50.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 192 job postings, the highest paying states for Respiratory Care Professionals include New York, Washington, Connecticut. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 192 Respiratory Care Professional job postings across 36 states, from 27 different healthcare employers.
Respiratory Care Professional pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Respiratory Care Professional pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 7.2%.
Respiratory Care Professional pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $6.50 to $10.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Respiratory Care Professional pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.
Entry-level Respiratory Care Professionals typically earn around $34.00 to $37.00 per hour ($70,720 to $76,960 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $40.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 192 active postings with listed compensation for Respiratory Care Professional. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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