Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care in the United States is $111,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,921
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,348 to $121,446
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,435
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Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,446 $10,121 $2,336 $58
Average $111,039 $9,253 $2,135 $53
25th Percentile $102,348 $8,529 $1,968 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salaries

An Assistant Manager Respiratory Care's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Manager Respiratory Cares. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $122,942.
  • California: $122,476.
  • Massachusetts: $120,844.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager Respiratory Cares

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $140,053
  • San Francisco: $138,520
  • Oakland: $135,601

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 7.98% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 4.17% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 7.98%
Acute Care 4.17%
Home Care 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care's salary.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Medical Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Management
$123,253
11%
Risk Management
$123,253
11%
Medical Management
$121,033
9%
Alignment
$121,033
9%
Service Delivery
$119,922
8%
Interviewing
$119,922
8%
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Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Manager Respiratory Care roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Manager Respiratory Care positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Manager Respiratory Care as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$133,247$64.020%

How Education impacts an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Manager Respiratory Cares enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care with a Associate's Degree is between $100,957 and $106,424).

Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Manager Respiratory Care
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 1.6%
Associates 31.1%
Bachelors 45.9%
Masters 21.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Manager Respiratory Care Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Manager Respiratory Care

Salaries for an Assistant Manager Respiratory Care can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,602 in 2023 to around $106,454 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Manager Respiratory Care salary trends, .

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2024 $107,080
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Most common benefits for Assistant Manager Respiratory Care

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FAQ about Assistant Manager Respiratory Care

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Manager Respiratory Care?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Manager Respiratory Care roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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