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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.
In 2011, respiratory therapists earned a mean $26.56 per hour or $55,250 per year, according to the BLS. However, compensation dropped to less than $19.55 per hour or $40,660 per year for the lowest earners and rose to more than $35.77 per hour or $74,400 per year for the highest earners.