PermanentPosted 9 days ago
National Travel Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$20.00–$80.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Omaha, NE
Respiratory Therapists in the Omaha area earn a median of $38.30 per hour, about $79,660 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.21 and $38.51. That ranks 95th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 51st of 248 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Omaha. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Omaha.
- $38.30median pay per hour, Omaha
- $31–$39typical range per hour
- 430respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Omaha
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Internal Travel Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$20.00–$80.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Respiratory Therapist Reg
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$33.84–$50.34/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Omaha, NE
The metro median is 1% above the Nebraska statewide median of $37.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 430 respiratory therapists employed in the Omaha metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.64 | $61,650 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.21 | $64,920 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.30 | $79,660 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.51 | $80,100 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.23 | $83,680 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Omaha ranks
- 95th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st 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 Omaha
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.30 median hour buys what $41.67 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Omaha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,379
- Per year: $68,940
- Per month: $5,745
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Omaha
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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).
Hospitals in Omaha
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Lakeside Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) Omaha, NE | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi Health Immanuel Omaha, NE | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Nebraska Omaha, NE | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Omaha, NE | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc Omaha, NE | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 10 mi | $38.30/hr | 64,777 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 11 mi | $38.30/hr | 62,665 |
| Lincoln, NE | 45 mi | $36.46/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 87 mi | $29.55/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 119 mi | $36.70/hr | 73,664 |
| Grand Island, NE | 122 mi | $37.92/hr | 53,250 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Nebraska · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Nebraska
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Omaha
Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Omaha, NE?
Respiratory Therapists in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $38.30 per hour, about $79,660 a year. The middle half earn between $31.21 and $38.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Omaha a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 51st of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 95th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Omaha?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Omaha. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Omaha.
Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nebraska requires for your role with the Nebraska 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 Omaha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Omaha?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Omaha and across Nebraska. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Omaha.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthOMAHA, NE · 6 postings$42.09/ hr$20–$80
- 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$20Median$42.09High$80
6 RT postings with published pay in Nebraska, 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 TherapistPermanent$33.84–$50.34/ hour
- National Travel Respiratory TherapistPermanent$20.00–$80.00/ hour
+ 4 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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