Respiratory Therapy Technician

October 30, 2016

Respiratory Therapy Technician Job Description

Respiratory Care Technicians Under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians, provide specific respiratory care procedures. Set ventilators and various oxygen device equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists or aerosols. Explain treatment procedures to patients. Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist. Keep records of patients’ therapy, completing all necessary forms.

Respiratory Therapy Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Respiratory Therapy Technician is $37843 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $61426. The lowest salary reported was $23156. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Respiratory Therapy Technician is $18.82 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $30.55. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $11.51. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Respiratory Therapy Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $250 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Respiratory Therapy Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.

These are the highest paying cities for a Respiratory Therapy Technician. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
1-4 years –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Respiratory Therapy Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $37843 while in 2007 it was just $35094.94

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 33% of Respiratory Therapy Technicians were males while 67% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

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