How much does a Respiratory Care Practitioners make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Respiratory Care Practitioners in the United States is $32. While Salary.com is seeing that Respiratory Care Practitioners salary in the US can go up to $38 or down to $26, but most earn between $29 and $35. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Respiratory Care Practitioners in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Respiratory Care Practitioners Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Respiratory Care Practitioners Salary $26 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Respiratory Care Practitioners Salary $29 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Respiratory Care Practitioners Salary $32 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Respiratory Care Practitioners Salary $35 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Respiratory Care Practitioners Salary $38 US August 01, 2026
25% $29 10% $26 90% $38 75% $35 $32 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Respiratory Care Practitioners in the United States. The average hourly rate for Respiratory Care Practitioners ranges from $29 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $32. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $28 to $35 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $32.

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