PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Night shift
Select Medical · Birmingham, AL
$28.98–$39.00/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Birmingham, AL
Respiratory Therapists in the Birmingham area earn a median of $31.31 per hour, about $65,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.96 and $34.99. That ranks 235th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 232nd of 248 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Birmingham. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Birmingham.
- $31.31median pay per hour, Birmingham
- $27–$35typical range per hour
- 740respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Multiple Shifts
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Multiple Shifts
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
RRT - Registered Respiratory Technician - Days
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Respiratory Care Technician - Respiratory Care - Flexi
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various Shifts
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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Per diemPosted 16 days ago
RRT - Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Nights
UAB Health System · Birmingham, AL
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Respiratory Therapist Acute Care
Children's of Alabama · Birmingham, AL
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Birmingham, AL
The metro median is 2% above the Alabama statewide median of $30.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 740 respiratory therapists employed in the Birmingham metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.61 | $49,110 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.96 | $56,080 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.31 | $65,130 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.99 | $72,780 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.15 | $79,350 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Birmingham ranks
- 235th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 232nd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Birmingham
- Overall prices in Birmingham run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.31 median hour buys what $34.16 buys at the national price level, 12% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Birmingham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,127
- Per year: $56,358
- Per month: $4,696
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Birmingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Birmingham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Birmingham
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Birmingham, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Va Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grandview Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Princeton Baptist Medical Center Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St. Vincent's East Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Alabama Hospital Birmingham, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Children's Hospital Of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Birmingham, AL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 11 mi | $31.31/hr | 93,013 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 47 mi | $23.97/hr | 114,288 |
| Decatur, AL | 73 mi | $27.63/hr | 57,974 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81 mi | $32.33/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 82 mi | $32.33/hr | 64,029 |
| Montgomery, AL | 87 mi | $35.65/hr | 195,818 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Alabama · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Birmingham
Birmingham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Birmingham, AL?
Respiratory Therapists in the Birmingham metro area have a median pay of $31.31 per hour, about $65,130 a year. The middle half earn between $26.96 and $34.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Birmingham a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Birmingham ranks 232nd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 235th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Birmingham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Birmingham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Birmingham.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Birmingham as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Birmingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Birmingham is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Birmingham?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- North Mississippi Health ServicesHamilton, AL · 2 postings$30.69/ hr$25–$37
- CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
- Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
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2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$30.69High$39
3 RT postings with published pay in Alabama, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 RT roles
- Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Night shiftPermanent$28.98–$39.00/ hour
- REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTPermanent$24.55–$36.83/ hour
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