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.
The chart above shows the national average salary for a trained locksmith (from Salary.com). Several factors will determine where you fall within the salary range. If you're working for a company that pays a straight hourly salary. Starting apprentices will most earn $30,000 or less per year (depending on region). In Phoenix, an apprentice will most likely be earning around $22,000 per year, but that will quickly rise as you gain knowledge and skill. A seasoned technician, at the top of the trade, can certainly earn over $50,000 per year in the Phoenix area (I know, I employ a few). Upon completing our Arizona Locksmith Training Course you will have the base knowledge necessary to be a productive locksmith in the areas for which we've trained you.