Hourly Rate by Degree/Major Subject for Respiratory Therapist Jobs

Updated: 28 Jan 2012
national salary data
Job: Respiratory Therapist
Hourly Rate by Employer Name
Degree/Major Subject
National Hourly Rate Data (?
XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.
)
$0$12$24$36
Associate's Degree$17.45 - $32.87  
   
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Respiratory Therapy$17.10 - $31.46  
Associate of Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy$18.80 - $35.47  
Bachelor's Degree$18.20 - $31.29  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Respiratory Therapy$17.84 - $29.83  
Associate's Degree, Respiratory Therapy$16.16 - $32.62  
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Respiratory Therapy$17.23 - $26.92  
Certificate (Cert), Respiratory Therapy$18.45 - $30.58  
Associate of Arts (AA), Respiratory Therapy$20.88 - $28.97  
Associate Degree (AD), Respiratory Therapy$18.27 - $28.77  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)$21.36 - $30.78  
Associate of Science (AS)$20.14 - $29.16  
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)$17.25 - $25.00  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology$22.12 - $25.49  
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$28.20 - $34.65  
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), Respiratory Therapyn/a
Not enough data
Technical Certificate, Respiratory Therapyn/a
Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Cardiopulmonary Sciencesn/a
Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Respiratory Therapyn/a
Not enough data
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Respiratory Caren/a
Not enough data
Associate of Applied Arts (AAA), Respiratory Therapyn/a
Not enough data
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studiesn/a
Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Cardiopulmonary Sciencen/a
Not enough data
Technical School Diploma, Respiratory Therapyn/a
Not enough data
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS / BApS), Respiratory Therapyn/a
Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biologyn/a
Not enough data
PayScale
Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 28 Jan 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 681
 Add to your site | 
Share |

jobs
Job Listings for Respiratory Therapist Jobs

jobs by Indeed job search
Search for more jobs:

alumni reports
Special Reports

Tech Jobs for Vets
Salaries on the Scene at Fashion Week - Infographic
When the fashion industries' most fabulous employees flock to New York for Fashion Week, how does their pay compare? PayScale reveals the salaries on the scene at Fashion Week.
More Special Reports
» Which jobs, cities and industries are seeing wages recover post-recession? Track the latest compensation trends with The PayScale Index Q4 2011 results.
» What sorts of jobs are veterans well-trained for? Technology jobs top the list, according to PayScale's research.
» Get informed about CEO pay vs. average worker pay and which leaders have the fattest wallets.
» Which workers most depend on your tips? See PayScale's tipping chart to find out.
» Which are the best colleges and majors for earning a big paycheck after graduation?
» Is college tuition worth the investment? Compare college costs and ROI.

partner offers
Partner Offers

Earn My Degree
Break Into a New Career by Earning Your Degree Online.
Find the Perfect Program for You!
Education Connection
Which College is Right for You? Find Online Colleges Now.
Financial Aid May Be Available if You Qualify.
Advertisement

sample job description
Respiratory Therapist Job Description

People with the job title Respiratory Therapist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Determine requirements for treatment; type, method and duration of therapy based on physicians' orders. Set up and operate mechanical and therapeutic devices following specified parameters of treatment. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy; vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Maintain patient charts with therapy information. Inspect, clean, and test respiratory therapy equipment.

See Sample Job Descriptions for All Jobs

salaries
More Charts for Job: Respiratory Therapist

Find Out Exactly What
YOU Should Be Paid
Get a precise salary range
for your exact position.
Job Title
Country
State
City
Experience

Doing Salary Benchmarking?

PayScale can match your company's unique positions to specific market data.
Follow Us On:
follow us on twitter  linkedin