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Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
$35.00–$47.10/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Columbus, OH
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Columbus area is $39.13 per hour ($81,390 a year), with the typical range running from $38.07 to $42.93. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Columbus. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
- $39.13median pay per hour, Columbus
- $38–$43typical range per hour
- 1,140respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Columbus
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Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Days
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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4 more open roles from employers in Columbus. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem / Day & Night Shifts Available
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Respiratory Therapist- New Graduate
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Tier 2 - Nights
Select Medical · Columbus, OH
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 4% above the Ohio statewide median of $37.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,140 respiratory therapists employed in the Columbus metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.52 | $65,560 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.07 | $79,190 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.13 | $81,390 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.93 | $89,290 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.80 | $99,420 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 70th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 71st of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 11 Ohio 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.13 median hour buys what $40.99 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,409
- Per year: $70,434
- Per month: $5,870
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $39.13/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $36.16/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $39.80/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $39.80/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $38.33/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $38.33/hr | 63,953 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Ohio
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Columbus
Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Columbus, OH?
Respiratory Therapists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $39.13 per hour, about $81,390 a year. The middle half earn between $38.07 and $42.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 71st of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 70th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Columbus?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Columbus. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Columbus?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Select MedicalColumbus, OH · 5 postings$41.05/ hr$33–$47
- 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$34Median$41.05High$47
5 RT postings with published pay in Ohio, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 RT roles
- Respiratory Therapist - Full-timePermanent$35.00–$47.10/ hour
- Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time NightsPermanent$35.00–$47.10/ hour
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