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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Daphne, AL
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Mobile, AL.
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 | AL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $65,050 | $57,480 | $74,520 |
| Median | $74,650 | $66,150 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $74,890 | $76,920 | $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
- Mobile, AL · 14 miles
- Pensacola, FL · 43 miles
- Gulfport, MS · 73 miles
- Crestview, FL · 77 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Daphne, AL?
In Daphne, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $74.7K, 9% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $65.1K to $74.9K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Daphne?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Daphne, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Gulf Health Hospitals, Altapointe Health Systems, Foley Hospital.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Alabama?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Alabama board before you start in Daphne.
What should a hospital in Daphne weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Daphne has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 13% over the Alabama median.