How much does a Respiratory Therapy Technicians make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Respiratory Therapy Technicians in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Respiratory Therapy Technicians salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $24, but most earn between $27 and $33. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Respiratory Therapy Technicians in the United States.

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Respiratory Therapy Technicians Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Respiratory Therapy Technicians Salary $24 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Respiratory Therapy Technicians Salary $27 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Respiratory Therapy Technicians Salary $30 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Respiratory Therapy Technicians Salary $33 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Respiratory Therapy Technicians Salary $35 US May 01, 2026
25% $27 10% $24 90% $35 75% $33 $30 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 Therapy Technicians in the United States. The average hourly rate for Respiratory Therapy Technicians ranges from $27 to $33 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $26 to $33 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $29.

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