OR · Bend · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Bend, OR

Respiratory Therapists in Oregon earn a median of $46.21 per hour, about $96,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.66 and $48.74. That is 19% above the U.S. median of $38.68 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bend. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bend.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Bend, OR

Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,410 respiratory therapists employed in Oregon.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.60$80,290in line with U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.66$82,4903% above U.S. median
Median$46.21$96,13019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.74$101,38026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.07$110,39037% above U.S. median

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 Bend

  • Overall prices in Bend run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0).

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 Bend paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,664
  • Per year: $83,178
  • Per month: $6,932

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bend

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$142
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,596
13-week assignment$20,748

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 Bend

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bend, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Charles Medical Center - Bend
Bend, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Springfield, OR83 mi$40.36/hr61,182
Eugene, OR90 mi$40.36/hr178,786
Albany, OR97 mi$46.21/hr57,156
Salem, OR104 mi$46.21/hr180,406
Corvallis, OR104 mi$46.21/hr61,993
Gresham, OR114 mi$47.97/hr111,507

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bend

Bend city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Bend, OR?

Respiratory Therapists in Oregon have a median pay of $46.21 per hour, about $96,130 a year. The middle half earn between $39.66 and $48.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Bend?

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

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Bend as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon 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 Bend?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bend is $142 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,596 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Bend?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 3 postings$51.30/ hr$38–$65

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2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$41.44High$58

396 RT postings with published pay in the US, 319 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 RT roles

  1. Pulmonary Rehab Respiratory Therapist (Relief)Permanent
    $42.87–$63.89/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR · posted 29 days ago

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