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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Atlantic City, NJ
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Atlantic City, the May 2025 median is about $104.4K, 4% over the New Jersey median.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | NJ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $102,690 | $87,560 | $74,520 |
| Median | $104,350 | $100,810 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $110,270 | $106,320 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Philadelphia, PA · 57 miles
- Dover, DE · 59 miles
- New York, NY · 93 miles
- Allentown, PA · 100 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Atlantic City, NJ?
In Atlantic City, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $104.4K, 27% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $102.7K to $110.3K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Atlantic City?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Atlantic City, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, Atlantic Surgical Assistants, Atlanticare Physician Group.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in New Jersey?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the New Jersey board before you start in Atlantic City.
What should a hospital in Atlantic City weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Atlantic City has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% over the New Jersey median.