Per diemPosted yesterday
Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRN
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$40.83–$67.48/ hour
New this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Renton, WA
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Renton area centers on $47.55 per hour, or about $98,910 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.35 and the upper quarter over $53.04. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Renton. That ranks 17th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 30th of 248 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Renton.
- $47.55median pay per hour, Seattle
- $40–$53typical range per hour
- 1,100respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 15open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Renton
Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.
Per diemPosted yesterday
Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRN
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$40.83–$67.48/ hour
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Tacoma, WA
$76k–$99k/ year
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Respiratory Therapist System Float
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$41.44–$68.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Outpatient Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Respiratory Clinic
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$40.83–$67.48/ hour
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRN
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$40.83–$67.48/ hour
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
PRN NICU & PEDS Registered Respiratory Therapist
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$40.83–$67.48/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$41.44–$68.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Gig Harbor, WA
$40.60–$68.81/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Respiratory Care Therapist I
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$43.01–$69.61/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$41.44–$68.50/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$40.83–$67.48/ hour
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Named employers near Renton, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Renton
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 10 | $54.16 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $53.50 |
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $59.29 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $42.06 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Renton, WA
The metro median is 2% above the Washington statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,100 respiratory therapists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.92 | $76,790 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.35 | $83,930 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.55 | $98,910 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.04 | $110,320 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.17 | $123,070 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Renton ranks
- 17th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 30th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Washington 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 Renton
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.55 median hour buys what $42.79 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Renton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,712
- Per year: $85,590
- Per month: $7,132
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Renton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 Renton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Renton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Medical Center Renton, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent, WA | 6 mi | $47.55/hr | 136,588 |
| Burien, WA | 7 mi | $47.55/hr | 52,046 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Washington · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Renton
Renton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Renton, WA?
Respiratory Therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $47.55 per hour, about $98,910 a year. The middle half earn between $40.35 and $53.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Renton a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 30th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 17th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Renton?
We list 15 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Renton.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Renton as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Renton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Renton is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Renton?
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Your RT pay reportRenton, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$59.29/ hr$43–$77
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
- CommonSpirit HealthGIG HARBOR, WA · 2 postings$53.50/ hr$39–$69
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$54.16High$68
24 RT postings with published pay in Washington, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 24 RT roles
- Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRNPer diem$40.83–$67.48/ hour
- Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered PRNPer diem$40.83–$67.48/ hour
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