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Respiratory Therapists: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of respiratory therapists typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 136,420 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $80,450 ($38.68 an hour).

US employment

136,420

Median annual wage

$80,450

Mean annual wage

$84,260

Median hourly wage

$38.68

Education and training

Typical education

Associate's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

Entry level

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California18,310
  2. 2. Texas11,860
  3. 3. Florida8,840
  4. 4. New York6,780
  5. 5. Ohio6,460
  6. 6. Pennsylvania5,850
  7. 7. Illinois5,450
  8. 8. Georgia5,030
  9. 9. North Carolina4,440
  10. 10. Michigan4,150

States that pay the most

  1. 1. District of Columbia$104,240
  2. 2. New York$103,820
  3. 3. California$102,120
  4. 4. New Jersey$98,020
  5. 5. Washington$97,150
  6. 6. Massachusetts$96,940
  7. 7. Oregon$96,130
  8. 8. Hawaii$94,670
  9. 9. Alaska$94,210
  10. 10. Minnesota$88,040

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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