PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Respiratory Therapist Coordinator - Nights
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
$27.83–$45.46/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Oklahoma City area centers on $37.12 per hour, or about $77,210 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.31 and the upper quarter over $38.97. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City. That ranks 137th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 68th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Oklahoma City and what they pay.
- $37.12median pay per hour, Oklahoma City
- $31–$39typical range per hour
- 800respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Oklahoma City
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
$26.37–$43.71/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Provisional Respiratory Therapist - Days
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
$21.15–$34.55/ hour
More open Respiratory Therapist roles in Oklahoma City
4 more open roles from employers in Oklahoma City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Select Medical · Oklahoma City, OK
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Medicine
Integris Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT)
SSM Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)
SSM Health · Oklahoma City, OK
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Oklahoma City, OK
The metro median is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $36.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 800 respiratory therapists employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.23 | $62,880 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.31 | $65,120 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.12 | $77,210 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.97 | $81,060 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.36 | $92,270 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Oklahoma City ranks
- 137th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City
- Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.12 median hour buys what $41.06 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 Oklahoma City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,336
- Per year: $66,816
- Per month: $5,568
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oklahoma City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oklahoma City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $116 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
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 Oklahoma City
CMS lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City, 5 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Other | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Other | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Other | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Southwest Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| O U Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Oklahoma City Va Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing Oklahoma City, OK | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City, OK | 8 mi | $37.12/hr | 58,505 |
| Moore, OK | 10 mi | $37.12/hr | 63,845 |
| Enid, OK | 68 mi | $32.91/hr | 50,519 |
| Lawton, OK | 78 mi | $36.58/hr | 90,027 |
| Tulsa, OK | 101 mi | $37.12/hr | 415,154 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 105 mi | $37.12/hr | 122,756 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oklahoma
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Oklahoma City, OK?
Respiratory Therapists in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $37.12 per hour, about $77,210 a year. The middle half earn between $31.31 and $38.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Oklahoma City ranks 68th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 137th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Oklahoma City?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Oklahoma City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oklahoma City.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Oklahoma City as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oklahoma City is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Oklahoma City?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Norman Regional Health SystemNorman, OK · 3 postings$35.04/ hr$21–$45
- 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$21Median$35.04High$45
3 RT postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 RT roles
- Respiratory Therapist Coordinator - NightsPermanent$27.83–$45.46/ hour
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - NightsPermanent$26.37–$43.71/ hour
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