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Respiratory Therapy Techs
Job Numbers and Growth
The count of respiratory therapy techs working in the US is about 19,000. Unemployment for this career is very low compared to other careers.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
A government survey revealed that 21% of employees work only part of the time.
Training and Education
Many employers require an associate degree from job applicants. Bachelor's degrees are held by 16% of workers. People with some college experience but no degree make up 57% of employees. The highest level of education for for 27% of respiratory therapy techs was a high school diploma. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
There are comparatively more jobs of this type in Kankakee (Illinois), Boise (Idaho), and Florence (South Carolina), and comparatively fewer in Minneapolis (Minnesota), Santa Ana (California), and San Diego (California).
The earning potential for employees appears to be highest in Bethesda (Maryland), Las Vegas (Nevada), and Camden (New Jersey), and lowest (comparatively speaking) in Phoenix (Arizona), Amarillo (Texas), and Little Rock (Arkansas).
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Respiratory Therapy Techs: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Respiratory Therapy Techs, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Respiratory Therapy Techs are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Respiratory Therapy Techs are starred 
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| State | Area | Positions | Typical Pay | Popularity in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | 140 | $40,500 | 3.5 |
| Alabama | Mobile | 100 | $39,510 | 7.5 |
| Alabama | Montgomery | 50 | $36,010 | 4 |
| Arizona | Phoenix | 80 | $34,610 | 0.6 |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | 80 | $30,250 | 3.1 |
| California | Riverside | 50 | $53,460 | 0.5 |
| California | San Diego | 30 | $52,830 | 0.3 |
| California | Santa Ana | 40 | $58,590 | 0.3 |
| Connecticut | Bridgeport | 40 | $43,680 | 1.2 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | 190 | $52,800 | 1.1 |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | 220 | $42,860 | 3.9 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | 110 | $43,500 | 2.4 |
| Florida | Miami | 230 | $40,550 | 3 |
| Florida | Orlando | 70 | $40,910 | 0.9 |
| Florida | Pensacola | 40 | $40,390 | 3.7 |
| Florida | Sarasota | 30 | $42,640 | 1.5 |
| Florida | West Palm Beach | 90 | $41,840 | 2.2 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 220 | $46,880 | 1.2 |
| Idaho | Boise | 230 | 11.5 | |
| Illinois | Chicago | 370 | $44,220 | 1.3 |
| Illinois | Kankakee | 40 | $43,680 | 16.5 |
| Indiana | Evansville | 40 | $44,430 | 3.2 |
| Indiana | Gary | 80 | $46,380 | 3.8 |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | 190 | $51,230 | 2.8 |
| Kansas | Wichita | 40 | $34,520 | 1.8 |
| Kentucky | Lexington | 40 | $45,370 | 2.2 |
| Kentucky | Louisville | 110 | $39,430 | 2.4 |
| Louisiana | Alexandria | 30 | $39,330 | 7.5 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | 40 | $38,960 | 1.4 |
| Louisiana | Lafayette | 50 | $41,840 | 4.8 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | 110 | $41,560 | 2.9 |
| Louisiana | Shreveport | 40 | $38,280 | 3.1 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 320 | $58,150 | 3.2 |
| Maryland | Bethesda | 80 | $76,170 | 1.8 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 90 | $45,440 | 0.7 |
| Massachusetts | Springfield | 30 | $38,160 | 1.3 |
| Michigan | Detroit | 60 | $41,710 | 1.1 |
| Michigan | Warren | 50 | $43,390 | 0.6 |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 50 | $57,400 | 0.4 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | 30 | $39,690 | 1.6 |
| Missouri | Kansas City | 160 | $33,340 | 2 |
| Missouri | St Louis | 210 | $38,600 | 2 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | 160 | $63,980 | 2.3 |
| New Jersey | Camden | 60 | $60,500 | 1.5 |
| New Jersey | Edison | 120 | $59,030 | 1.5 |
| New Jersey | Newark | 160 | $56,220 | 2.1 |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | 40 | $42,910 | 1.4 |
| New York | Buffalo | 40 | $49,130 | 1 |
| New York | Nassau | 80 | $51,170 | 0.8 |
| New York | New York | 360 | $57,590 | 0.9 |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | 40 | $37,070 | 0.6 |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | 180 | $41,670 | 2.3 |
| Ohio | Cleveland | 40 | $39,680 | 0.5 |
| Ohio | Columbus | 40 | $39,180 | 0.6 |
| Ohio | Youngstown | 30 | $41,350 | 1.7 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | 80 | $33,640 | 1.9 |
| Oklahoma | Tulsa | 50 | $37,860 | 1.5 |
| Pennsylvania | Allentown | 60 | $47,300 | 2.4 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 170 | $46,920 | 1.2 |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | 100 | $34,970 | 1.2 |
| Pennsylvania | Scranton | 30 | $42,020 | 1.6 |
| South Carolina | Florence | 50 | $43,410 | 8.6 |
| Tennessee | Knoxville | 60 | $36,840 | 2.4 |
| Tennessee | Memphis | 170 | $36,530 | 3.6 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | 90 | $43,700 | 1.5 |
| Texas | Amarillo | 30 | $30,130 | 4.3 |
| Texas | Corpus Christi | 80 | $36,030 | 6.2 |
| Texas | Dallas | 320 | $45,510 | 2 |
| Texas | Fort Worth | 300 | $44,950 | 4.6 |
| Texas | Houston | 710 | $43,050 | 3.6 |
| Texas | San Antonio | 220 | $44,420 | 3.4 |
| Washington | Tacoma | 70 | $46,760 | 3.5 |
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Recommended Schools for Respiratory Therapy Techs
Known schools with online forms to request info on becoming Respiratory Therapy Techs. For info from a school, click the school name.
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- Miami-Jacobs Career College
- Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology (Dayton)
- Sanford-Brown College (Middleburg Heights)
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