Respiratory Therapist with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Skills Hourly Pay in Los Angeles, California

The average hourly pay for a Respiratory Therapist with Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) skills in Los Angeles, California is $35.18.

25%

$32.56

MEDIAN

$35.18

75%

$36.44

Hourly Rate

$33 - $36

Total Pay

$67,716 - $98,313

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Job Description for Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory therapists, or RTs, work with people who are experiencing issues with breathing and, often, cardiopulmonary issues. In many cases, their patients include premature infants born without fully developed lungs, as well as children and adults who suffer from problems such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Generally, a respiratory therapist meets with a patient and examines them; after discussing the results of the exam with a physician, they th…Read more

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Popular Skills for Respiratory Therapist

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

$33

47 responses

Critical Care

$34

42 responses

Emergency Room (ER)

$32

32 responses

Acute Care

$33

32 responses

Pediatrics

$34

15 responses

Skills that pay less than market rate include Pediatrics, Acute Care, Emergency Room (ER), Critical Care and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Pay Difference by Location

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Boston, Massachusetts

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▲8%

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▼23%

▼25%

▼28%

▼32%

Employees with Respiratory Therapist in their job title in Boston, Massachusetts earn an average of 30.0% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Orange, California (7.6% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Houston, Texas (31.9% less), San Antonio, Texas (28.3% less) and Baltimore, Maryland (24.7% less).