PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Respiratory Therapist Registered
OSF Healthcare System · Bloomington, IL
$31.49–$37.05/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Normal, IL
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Normal area is $35.90 per hour ($74,670 a year), with the typical range running from $33.00 to $39.30. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Normal and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Normal. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Normal.
- $35.90median pay per hour, Bloomington
- $33–$39typical range per hour
- 60respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - BroMenn
The Carle Foundation · Normal, IL
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The metro median is 8% below the Illinois statewide median of $39.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 60 respiratory therapists employed in the Bloomington metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.56 | $63,560 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.00 | $68,640 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.90 | $74,670 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.30 | $81,740 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.84 | $103,670 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Normal ranks
- 172nd of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 153rd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 6 Illinois 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 Normal
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.90 median hour buys what $38.38 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 Normal paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,292
- Per year: $64,620
- Per month: $5,385
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Normal
| 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 Normal
CMS lists 1 hospital in Normal, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center Normal, IL | Acute care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 3 mi | $35.90/hr | 79,232 |
| Peoria, IL | 36 mi | $35.81/hr | 111,696 |
| Decatur, IL | 46 mi | $39.09/hr | 68,763 |
| Champaign, IL | 47 mi | $36.77/hr | 91,961 |
| Springfield, IL | 61 mi | $36.52/hr | 112,949 |
| Joliet, IL | 82 mi | $39.86/hr | 151,837 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Normal
Normal city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Normal, IL?
Respiratory Therapists in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $35.90 per hour, about $74,670 a year. The middle half earn between $33.00 and $39.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Normal a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bloomington ranks 153rd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Normal?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Normal.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Normal 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 Normal?
The federal per diem benchmark in Normal 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.
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Your RT pay reportNormal, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- MercyIllinois · 7 postings$42.22/ hr$31–$63
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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