Respiratory Care nurse pay
$97,760median posted offer#259 of 379 specialties
Read from 5 live Respiratory Care postings that state pay — 2% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $96k
- 25th percentile
- $96k
- 75th percentile
- $118k
- 90th percentile
- $120k
Where does your pay sit in Respiratory Care?
Checked against 5 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $96k
- 25th percentile
- $96k
- 75th percentile
- $118k
- 90th percentile
- $120k
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Respiratory Care nurses make?
- Across 5 live Respiratory Care postings that state pay, the median offer is $97,760 a year. The middle half runs $96,200–$117,780, and the top 10% start at $120,435.
- Does Respiratory Care pay more than nursing overall?
- Respiratory Care ranks #259 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 2% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.