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Respiratory Therapists in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $101,130 a year, 23% above the national median of $82,280.
$101,130median pay in Washington, per year
$84,870–$106,150middle half earn
1,860employed in Washington
$82,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington
118open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Washington 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 Washington
Respiratory Therapists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $111,950New York · $107,810California · $104,820Massachusetts · $102,170New Jersey · $100,810Oregon · $100,560Minnesota · $98,710Alaska · $97,950New Hampshire · $95,940Hawaii · $94,210
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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.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against respiratory therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1126.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.