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Respiratory Therapists

Role Overview

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Recommended Majors

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$104,240
New York	$103,820
California	$102,120
New Jersey	$98,020
Washington	$97,150
Massachusetts	$96,940
Oregon	$96,130
Hawaii	$94,670
Alaska	$94,210
Minnesota	$88,040
Delaware	$87,380
Maryland	$85,570
New Hampshire	$83,620
Rhode Island	$83,600
Connecticut	$83,250

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Median Annual Salary

$80,450

Projected Growth (10yr)

+12.1%

Avg. annual openings

8.8k

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