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For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Registered Respiratory Therapist in the United States is $63,082, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Registered Respiratory Therapist in the United States are expected to make less than $63,082. Source: HR Reported data as of August 2016.
Respiratory therapists are licensed in all states except Alaska; requirements vary by state. Pay. The median annual wage for respiratory therapists was $58,670 in May 2016. Job Outlook. Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.