OH · Middletown · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Middletown, OH

Pay for respiratory therapists in the Middletown area centers on $38.33 per hour, or about $79,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.15 and the upper quarter over $41.54. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Middletown metro area. That ranks 93rd of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 91st of 248 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Middletown.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Middletown, OH

The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $37.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,260 respiratory therapists employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.09$64,67020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.15$75,1907% below U.S. median
Median$38.33$79,7301% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.54$86,4007% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.11$97,99022% above U.S. median

How Middletown ranks

  • 93rd of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 91st of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Middletown

  • Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.33 median hour buys what $40.19 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Middletown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,380
  • Per year: $68,994
  • Per month: $5,750

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Middletown

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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 the Cincinnati area

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Cincinnati area, 6 of the 10 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cincinnati Va Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bethesda North
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Elizabeth Florence
Florence, KY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hamilton, OH13 mi$38.33/hr63,953
Kettering, OH18 mi$39.80/hr57,028
Dayton, OH21 mi$39.80/hr136,346
Cincinnati, OH26 mi$38.33/hr314,915
Springfield, OH42 mi$36.16/hr58,138
Muncie, IN73 mi$37.82/hr65,320

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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.

Ohio state guide

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Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Middletown, OH?

Respiratory Therapists in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $38.33 per hour, about $79,730 a year. The middle half earn between $36.15 and $41.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Middletown a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?

Cincinnati ranks 91st of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Middletown?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Cincinnati area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Middletown.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Middletown 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 Middletown?

The federal per diem benchmark in Middletown is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Middletown?

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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

  1. Respiratory Therapist - Full-timePermanent
    $35.00–$47.10/ hour
    Select Medical · Columbus, OH · posted today
  2. Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time NightsPermanent
    $35.00–$47.10/ hour
    Select Medical · Columbus, OH · posted yesterday

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