PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist Part Time
Banner Health · Tucson, AZ
Pay range with your report
New this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tucson, AZ
Respiratory Therapists in the Tucson area earn a median of $37.84 per hour, about $78,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.13 and $38.68. That ranks 109th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 127th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Tucson. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tucson.
- $37.84median pay per hour, Tucson
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 510respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Respiratory Therapist roles in Tucson
2 more open roles from employers in Tucson. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Tenet Healthcare · Tucson, AZ
Pay range with your report
Respiratory Therapist pay in Tucson, AZ
The metro median is 1% below the Arizona statewide median of $38.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 510 respiratory therapists employed in the Tucson metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.70 | $61,780 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.13 | $62,670 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.84 | $78,720 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.68 | $80,450 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.68 | $80,450 | in line with U.S. median |
How Tucson ranks
- 109th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 127th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 4 Arizona 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.
Get the Tucson Respiratory Therapist pay report
Named employers near Tucson, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Tucson
- Overall prices in Tucson run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.84 median hour buys what $39.05 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Tucson paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,362
- Per year: $68,112
- Per month: $5,676
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tucson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tucson
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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).
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Arizona
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Tucson as they open.
Per diemPosted today
Respiratory Care Practitioner
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
$43.92–$43.92/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$43.92–$43.92/ hour
For youUpdated weekly
50+ more Respiratory Therapist roles for you in Arizona
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$43.92–$43.92/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Respiratory Therapist Vascular Access Specialist
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$37.40–$55.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Prescott, AZ
$30.91–$45.98/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Prescott Valley, AZ
$30.91–$45.98/ hour
Hospitals in Tucson
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Tucson, 2 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va S. Arizona Healthcare System Tucson, AZ | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St. Mary's Hospital Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| El Dorado Springs Tucson, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Palo Verde Behavioral Health Tucson, AZ | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital Tucson, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana, AZ | 27 mi | $38.82/hr | 62,380 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 74 mi | $38.82/hr | 68,927 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 87 mi | $38.82/hr | 83,781 |
| Maricopa, AZ | 90 mi | $38.82/hr | 76,654 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 95 mi | $38.82/hr | 288,790 |
| Chandler, AZ | 97 mi | $38.82/hr | 281,231 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Tucson
Tucson city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Tucson, AZ?
Respiratory Therapists in the Tucson metro area have a median pay of $37.84 per hour, about $78,720 a year. The middle half earn between $30.13 and $38.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tucson a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Tucson ranks 127th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do respiratory therapists work in Tucson?
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Tucson, led by Va S. Arizona Healthcare System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Tucson 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 Tucson?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tucson is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Tucson?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Tucson and across Arizona. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Tucson.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Tucson pay respiratory therapists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
50+ Respiratory Therapist roles in Arizona, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your RT pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Arizona list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Arizona list
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
- Respiratory Care PractitionerPer diem$43.92–$43.92/ hour
- Respiratory Care PractitionerPer diem$43.92–$43.92/ hour
+ 4 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.