Respiratory therapists are most often employed by the General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals industry. The average yearly wage for Respiratory therapists was $65,260 in 2021.
The locations that employ the most Respiratory therapists are Huntington City PUMA, WV, Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, and Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Respiratory therapists are Huntington City PUMA, WV, Colton, Loma Linda & Grand Terrace Cities PUMA, CA, and Cumberland Valley Area Development District (North) PUMA, KY.