What is the average salary and education requirements for a respiratory therapist in the United States?
In 2008, the average national salary for a respiratory therapist was $53,000 and that could go up depending in the industry (specialty hospital or employment services pay more). Salaries for respiratory therapists are even higher depending on the state in which you work: California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Nevada pay the highest and range from $61,000 to over $65,000 a year. Training for many programs takes about a year, and an associate degree in respiratory therapy would take about two years. Sources: http://www.techbanyan.
