The median Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salary is $67.08 per hour, or $139,526 per year, based on 446 job postings across 36 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$67.08
Median hourly
$139,526
Annual salary
$61-$75
Pay range
36
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Pediatric Respiratory Therapist earns $67.08/hr, with most posted roles landing between $63.20 and $70.42/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +0.1% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Madera, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Columbus, OH sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+0.1%
Current median: $68.00/hr
Prior period: $67.94/hr
Job openings
-10.4%
43 recent postings
Previous period: 48 postings
Daily pay signal
$61.75/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Pediatric Respiratory Therapist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $68.00/hr, up from $67.94/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$60.72
$126,298/yr
Median
$67.08
$139,526/yr
Top earners
$75.00
$156,000/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $68.25/hr | 39 |
Mar 2026 | $67.81/hr | 52 |
Feb 2026 | $64.10/hr | 43 |
Jan 2026 | $67.35/hr | 123 |
Dec 2025 | $68.46/hr | 104 |
Nov 2025 | $65.00/hr | 85 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$64.95
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.25
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Estimated from national data
~$67.63
—
5 postings · 1 companies
$65.00
$65-$65
13 postings · 9 companies
$83.30
$79-$85
5 postings · 3 companies
$66.00
$64-$72
19 postings · 9 companies
$69.72
$67-$73
Estimated from national data
~$57.73
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.22
—
6 postings · 3 companies
$38.00
$37-$46
Estimated from national data
~$72.98
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.86
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.83
—
8 postings · 4 companies
$64.00
$61-$67
124 postings · 23 companies
$64.50
$62-$67
Estimated from national data
~$71.75
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.58
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.87
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.08
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.35
—
13 postings · 11 companies
$62.81
$59-$66
12 postings · 6 companies
$75.00
$75-$81
Estimated from national data
~$66.53
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.95
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.09
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.69
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.32
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.16
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.44
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.22
—
7 postings · 5 companies
$62.29
$61-$68
Estimated from national data
~$73.36
—
10 postings · 5 companies
$58.00
$56-$59
Estimated from national data
~$68.33
—
29 postings · 10 companies
$69.00
$64-$69
127 postings · 21 companies
$68.79
$68-$71
Estimated from national data
~$72.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.02
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.30
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.70
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.25
—
Estimated from national data
~$75.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.06
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.75
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.93
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11 postings · 8 companies
$64.98
$63-$67
Estimated from national data
~$56.52
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.45
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15 postings · 7 companies
$79.00
$78-$79
Estimated from national data
~$64.50
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salaries.
Madera
California · 12 postings
$82.50/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 10 postings
$75.00/hr
Hartford
Connecticut · 18 postings
$70.07/hr
Columbus
Ohio · 14 postings
$69.00/hr
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma · 125 postings
$68.88/hr
Columbus
Oh · 10 postings
$61.75/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 12 postings
$63.49/hr
Cleveland
Ohio · 15 postings
$63.94/hr
Indianapolis
Indiana · 124 postings
$64.50/hr
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma · 125 postings
$68.88/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Pediatric Respiratory Therapist positions.
Access Healthcare
9 postings
$72.00/hr
Wellspring Nurse Source
6 postings
$72.00/hr
38 postings
$71.65/hr
Olaro
8 postings
$71.30/hr
Voca Healthcare
9 postings
$71.10/hr
Adventhealth Orlando
5 postings
$37.00/hr
Ethos Medical Staffing
16 postings
$61.79/hr
Medical Solutions Allied
11 postings
$61.90/hr
Glc On-the-go
14 postings
$63.98/hr
Arrow Healthcare Staffing
9 postings
$64.10/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Respiratory Therapist | 124 | $67.77/hr |
| Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (rrt) | 58 | $69.19/hr |
| Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (nicu, Picu & L&d) | 16 | $63.29/hr |
| Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – L&d/nicu/picu | 16 | $65.48/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric Icu | 13 | $64.10/hr |
| Pediatric Icu Respiratory Therapist | 13 | $64.10/hr |
| Pediatric Nicu Respiratory Therapist | 11 | $62.81/hr |
| Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Home Health | 10 | $82.50/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal & Pediatric | 10 | $64.22/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Icu & L&d | 9 | $64.33/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salaries.
FAQ
The median Pediatric Respiratory Therapist salary is $67.08 per hour, or $139,526 annually. Pay ranges from $60.72/hr (10th percentile) to $75.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 446 job postings, the highest paying states for Pediatric Respiratory Therapists include California, Wisconsin, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 446 Pediatric Respiratory Therapist job postings across 36 states, from 60 different healthcare employers.
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 0.1%.
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.34 to $7.92 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Madera offer $82.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $61.75/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Pediatric Respiratory Therapists typically earn around $60.72 to $63.20 per hour ($126,298 to $131,456 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $67.08/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 446 active postings with listed compensation for Pediatric Respiratory Therapist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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