Respiratory Therapy: Salary Disclosure

The median expected salary for a typical Registered Respiratory Therapist in the United States is $50,200.

 

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). May be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager.

 

Base pay only

 

$47,421

$50,200

$53,628

  HR Reported data as of July 2006

  Registered Respiratory Therapist

25th%ile

Median

75th%ile

  the United States

$47,421

$50,200

$53,628

 

 

 

 

Total compensation
(base + bonuses + benefits)

 

Benefit

Median Amount

% of Total

Base salary

$50,200

72%

Bonuses

$45

0%

Social Security

$3,844

6%

401k/403b

$1,819

3%

Disability

$1,226

2%

Healthcare

$5,390

8%

Pension

$1,628

2%

Time off

$5,488

8%

Total

$69,640

100%

 

 

 

 

 

Your Estimated Paycheck Results

 

 

 

Bi-weekly Gross Pay

$ 1,930.77

 

 

Federal Withholding

$ 329.27

 

 

Social Security

$ 119.71

 

 

Medicare

$ 28.00

 

 

State

$ 0.00

 

 

Net Paycheck Estimate

$ 1,453.79

 

Calculation Based On

 

 

 

Gross Pay (Annually)

$ 50,200.00

 

 

Pay Frequency

Bi-weekly

 

 

Federal Filing Status

Single

 

 

# of Federal Exemptions

0

 

 

Additional Federal Withholding

$ 0.00

 

 

State

No State Selected

 

 

Exemptions

0

 

 

Filing Status

Single

 

 

Additional State Withholding

$ 0.00

 

 

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