Salary. Respiratory therapists earn more than respiratory therapy technicians. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2012, therapists earned a median salary of $57,200 per year and a median wage of $27.50 per hour.
Payments start as low as $50 and increase to $150 as the trainee develops the competence to do most of the work unassisted. A trainee needs at least 2,000 hours of training before qualifying to take the licensing exam that is required to become a real estate appraiser. Expected compensation during the training period is $1,000 to $3,000 per month.
Starting salaries for trainee and assistant instructors can be between Â£12,000 and Â£17,000 a year. Experienced instructors can earn up to Â£25,000. Rates of pay depend upon the size of the centre, qualifications held, and whether accommodation, meals and further training are part of the salary.