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Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT/CRT-PRN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Highland, IL
$32.58–$48.87/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Highland, IL
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Highland area is $36.33 per hour ($75,570 a year), with the typical range running from $31.57 to $39.58. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Highland. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Highland. The free report below lists employers near Highland and what they pay.
- $36.33median pay per hour, St. Louis
- $32–$40typical range per hour
- 1,380respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Highland
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Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT/CRT-PRN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Highland, IL
$32.58–$48.87/ hour
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Registered Respiratory Therapist-RRT/CRT
Hospital Sisters Health System · Highland, IL
$31.03–$46.54/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Highland, IL
The metro median is 7% below the Illinois statewide median of $39.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,380 respiratory therapists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.79 | $61,960 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.57 | $65,670 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.33 | $75,570 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.58 | $82,330 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.83 | $91,170 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Highland ranks
- 161st of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 157th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
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 Highland
- Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.33 median hour buys what $38.21 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Highland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,308
- Per year: $65,394
- Per month: $5,449
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Louis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Highland
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Highland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Highland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital Highland, IL | Critical access | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 32 mi | $36.33/hr | 279,695 |
| Florissant, MO | 35 mi | $36.33/hr | 51,290 |
| Springfield, IL | 71 mi | $36.52/hr | 112,949 |
| Decatur, IL | 85 mi | $39.09/hr | 68,763 |
| Champaign, IL | 120 mi | $36.77/hr | 91,961 |
| Bloomington, IL | 124 mi | $35.90/hr | 79,232 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Highland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Highland, IL?
Respiratory Therapists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $36.33 per hour, about $75,570 a year. The middle half earn between $31.57 and $39.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Highland a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
St. Louis ranks 157th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Highland?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Highland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Highland.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Highland as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Highland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Highland 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 Highland?
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Your RT pay reportHighland, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemHighland, IL · 5 postings$38.78/ hr$30–$49
- Advocate HealthIllinois · 2 postings$44.38/ hr$36–$53
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 7 postings$43.40/ hr$34–$53
- Silver Cross HospitalNew Lenox, IL · 7 postings$42.84/ hr$38–$48
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$40.72High$50
39 RT postings with published pay in Illinois, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 39 RT roles
- Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Nights- Full TimePermanent$32.00–$47.55/ hour
- Respiratory Therapist RegisteredPermanent$29.30–$34.47/ hour
+ 37 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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