54k / year
Registered respiratory therapists make between $49,185 - $68,086 per year.
Min. 19/hr
Certified Respiratory Therapists make 25,00-30,000 while Registered Respiratory Therapists average is higher. Managerial can make upwards of 90,000 a year. It all depends on how much 'continuing education' you do and how hard you want to work. Respiratory Therapists normally work a 12 hour shift and plenty of overtime available.
The average salary for respiratory therapists in the United States is around $60,280 per year. However, salaries can vary based on factors such as education, experience, location, and the type of healthcare facility where they work.
According to the American Music Therapy Association, music therapists make on average $47,899 a year.
Respiratory therapists are health care professionals whose duty it is to evaluate and care for patients with disorders of the respiratory system. Therapists are needed at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and in physician’s offices. Many employers require that respiratory therapists possess at least an Associate’s degree. Several employers are beginning to require that therapists obtain a Bachelor’s degree. For the respiratory therapist who wishes to advance in the field, post graduate work may be helpful. A number of accredited colleges and universities offer Master’s degree programs in respiratory therapy. Having decided upon respiratory therapy as a career, finding the best college need not be a complicated process. The prospective student must first decide on the level of education sought. A number of community colleges and even some trade and technical colleges offer Associate’s degree programs in respiratory therapy. A limited number of institutions offer certificated courses. At the completion of either an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, the graduate can sit for a national examination. Successful completion of this exam enables the therapist to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Two additional examinations are administered for those therapists desiring to become Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT). Most supervisory positions require that the therapist maintain certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Every state, except Alaska, requires that respiratory therapists be licensed. Respiratory therapists may find employment in hospital intensive care units, neonatal units, pulmonary and cardiac units, and in emergency rooms. The respiratory therapist may find himself working with asthma patients. Some of these specialty areas, such as intensive care units require the Registered Respiratory Therapist eligibility. While it is possible to complete some portion of the coursework online, much of the coursework will be hands-on in a clinical setting. Many students opt for online classes whenever possible. The flexibility, convenience, and affordability offered by online universities make these online classes very attractive. Respiratory therapists can expect to obtain lucrative employment across the United States. The demand for these health care professionals is expected to continue to rise. In a recent study, the average annual salary for a respiratory therapist was $48,000. California and some northeastern states offer substantially higher salaries.
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Approximately $42,980 a year as of 2015
Not really. Although physicians are very much dependent on what respiratory therapists have to say about the treatment and care of patients because of their direct and continuous contact with patients. You can become a respiratory therapist with an associates or bachelor's degree. Many however continue their education to the masters and doctorate levels in related fields.
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Average is 86,000 high is 101,000 low is 69,000