Careers · Respiratory Therapists · Tennessee
Respiratory Therapists in Tennessee
Respiratory therapists assess and treat patients with breathing disorders in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They operate and maintain respiratory equipment, supervise respiratory therapy technicians, and manage patient care plans In Tennessee the median pay is $72,140 a year, 12% below the national median of $82,280.
$72,140median pay in Tennessee, per year
$63,660–$78,640middle half earn
3,440employed in Tennessee
$82,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Tennessee
118open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in Tennessee or remote
5employers hiring
32posted in the last 7 days
IN · TX · FLwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguagePsychologyMechanical
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Respiratory Therapists.
Licenses and training in Tennessee
Respiratory Therapists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $111,950New York · $107,810California · $104,820Massachusetts · $102,170Washington · $101,130New Jersey · $100,810Oregon · $100,560Minnesota · $98,710Alaska · $97,950New Hampshire · $95,940
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against respiratory therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-1126.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.