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Respiratory Therapist
Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI
$32.58–$48.87/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Green Bay, WI
Respiratory Therapists in the Green Bay area earn a median of $37.57 per hour, about $78,150 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.35 and $41.81. That ranks 118th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 85th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Green Bay. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Green Bay.
- $37.57median pay per hour, Green Bay
- $36–$42typical range per hour
- 170respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Green Bay
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Respiratory Therapist- RRT or CRT
Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI
$32.58–$48.87/ hour
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The metro median is 5% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $39.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 170 respiratory therapists employed in the Green Bay metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.20 | $62,820 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.35 | $75,610 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.57 | $78,150 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.81 | $86,960 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.97 | $89,380 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Green Bay ranks
- 118th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 85th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 8 Wisconsin 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 Green Bay
- Overall prices in Green Bay run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.57 median hour buys what $40.36 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 Green Bay paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,353
- Per year: $67,626
- Per month: $5,636
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Green Bay metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Green Bay
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Green Bay
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr Green Bay, WI | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bellin Memorial Hospital Green Bay, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Green Bay, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr Green Bay, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Brown County Community Treatment Ctr Green Bay, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Sbh Green Bay, Llc D/B/A Willow Creek Behavioral Health Green Bay, WI | Psychiatric | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 26 mi | $39.11/hr | 75,344 |
| Oshkosh, WI | 45 mi | $39.50/hr | 67,242 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 101 mi | $39.91/hr | 563,531 |
| West Allis, WI | 105 mi | $39.91/hr | 59,784 |
| Waukesha, WI | 105 mi | $39.91/hr | 71,461 |
| Madison, WI | 122 mi | $39.27/hr | 285,300 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wisconsin · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Wisconsin
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Green Bay
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Green Bay, WI?
Respiratory Therapists in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $37.57 per hour, about $78,150 a year. The middle half earn between $36.35 and $41.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Green Bay a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Green Bay ranks 85th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Green Bay?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Green Bay. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Green Bay.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Green Bay as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Green Bay?
The federal per diem benchmark in Green Bay 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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Your RT pay reportGreen Bay, WI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 3 postings$40.72/ hr$33–$49
- Advocate HealthWisconsin · 4 postings$41.33/ hr$33–$50
- MercyWisconsin · 9 postings$39.01/ hr$26–$51
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$41.33High$51
17 RT postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 17 RT roles
- Respiratory TherapistPermanent$32.58–$48.87/ hour
- Respiratory Therapist (RT)Permanent$33.05–$49.60/ hour
+ 15 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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