OH · Youngstown · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Youngstown, OH

The median respiratory therapist pay in the Youngstown area is $34.89 per hour ($72,570 a year), with the typical range running from $33.28 to $35.87. That ranks 193rd of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 103rd of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown. The free report below lists employers near Youngstown and what they pay.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Youngstown, OH

The metro median is 7% below the Ohio statewide median of $37.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 200 respiratory therapists employed in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.59$61,55024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.28$69,22014% below U.S. median
Median$34.89$72,57010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.87$74,6107% below U.S. median
Top 10%$38.06$79,1602% below U.S. median

How Youngstown ranks

  • 193rd of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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.

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What your pay buys in Youngstown

  • Overall prices in Youngstown-Warren run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $34.89 median hour buys what $39.92 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Youngstown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,256
  • Per year: $62,802
  • Per month: $5,234

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

Travel assignment per diem in Youngstown

ItemFederal 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).

Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Ohio

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Hospitals in Youngstown

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Surgical Hospital At Southwoods
Youngstown, OH
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Youngstown, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Generations Behavioral Health-Youngstown Llc
Youngstown, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Canton, OH43 mi$36.16/hr69,211
Akron, OH46 mi$36.59/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH48 mi$36.59/hr50,979
Pittsburgh, PA57 mi$32.46/hr307,668
Parma, OH60 mi$37.56/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH60 mi$37.56/hr365,379

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Youngstown

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Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Youngstown, OH?

Respiratory Therapists in the Youngstown-Warren metro area have a median pay of $34.89 per hour, about $72,570 a year. The middle half earn between $33.28 and $35.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Youngstown-Warren ranks 103rd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Where do respiratory therapists work in Youngstown?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown, led by Surgical Hospital At Southwoods. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Youngstown 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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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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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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