Respiratory Therapist jobs in District of Columbia
Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $50.12 per hour, about $104,240 a year, and the middle half earn between $44.03 and $53.25, 30% above the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.
- $50.12median pay per hour, District of Columbia
- $44–$53typical range per hour
- 360respiratory therapist employed statewide
- 1cities with 50,000+ residents
Respiratory Therapist jobs by city in District of Columbia
| City | Population | Median pay / hr | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 702,250 | $46.45/hr | $96,620 |
Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $50.12 per hour, about $104,240 a year. The middle half earn between $44.03 and $53.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Which District of Columbia cities pay respiratory therapists the most?
See the table above: it lists every District of Columbia city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in District of Columbia?
Yes. We place healthcare staff across District of Columbia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near you.
Before you apply: what other hospitals pay respiratory therapists.
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.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 3 postings$51.30/ hr$38–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your District of Columbia list
2What they are offering now
396 RT postings with published pay in the US, 319 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open RT roles
Open RT roles near District of Columbia, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.