Entry Level Respiratory Therapist (National)
Average salary $88,767 · from 20 active job market data points · Updated Apr 13, 2026
$74k–$81k
Purchasing Power
139
39% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-12%
12% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+49%
49% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
0.6/10
0.6/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Respiratory Therapist
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Career intelligence for Entry Level Respiratory Therapist (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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