AZ · Prescott Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Prescott Valley, AZ

The median respiratory therapist pay in Arizona is $38.12 per hour ($79,290 a year), with the typical range running from $33.37 to $40.08. That is 1% below the U.S. median of $38.68 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Prescott Valley. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Prescott Valley.

Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Prescott Valley

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Prescott Valley, AZ

$30.91–$45.98/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 100732877824
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Respiratory Therapist pay in Prescott Valley, AZ

Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 3,070 respiratory therapists employed in Arizona.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.04$62,48022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.37$69,41014% below U.S. median
Median$38.12$79,2901% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.08$83,3704% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.62$88,65010% above U.S. median

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 Prescott Valley

  • Overall prices in Prescott Valley-Prescott run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8).

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 Prescott Valley paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,372
  • Per year: $68,616
  • Per month: $5,718

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Arizona. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Prescott Valley

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Peoria, AZ56 mi$38.82/hr199,924
Flagstaff, AZ57 mi$38.12/hr77,539
Surprise, AZ65 mi$38.82/hr167,564
Scottsdale, AZ68 mi$38.82/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ72 mi$38.82/hr1,673,164
Glendale, AZ74 mi$38.82/hr258,143

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide

Respiratory Therapist salary in Arizona

License and tax basics in Arizona

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Prescott Valley

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Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Prescott Valley, AZ?

Respiratory Therapists in Arizona have a median pay of $38.12 per hour, about $79,290 a year. The middle half earn between $33.37 and $40.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Prescott Valley?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Prescott Valley. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Prescott Valley.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Prescott Valley as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona 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 Prescott Valley?

The federal per diem benchmark in Prescott Valley is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Prescott Valley?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthPhoenix, AZ · 6 postings$43.92/ hr$31–$56
  • 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$31Median$43.92High$48

6 RT postings with published pay in Arizona, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 RT roles

  1. Respiratory Care PractitionerPer diem
    $43.92–$43.92/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ · posted today
  2. Respiratory Care PractitionerPer diem
    $43.92–$43.92/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ · posted 8 days ago

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