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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Houma, LA
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 New Orleans, LA.
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 | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $57,460 | $64,440 | $74,520 |
| Median | $62,260 | $75,240 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $78,780 | $80,150 | $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
- New Orleans, LA · 57 miles
- Baton Rouge, LA · 65 miles
- Hammond, LA · 66 miles
- Slidell, LA · 74 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Houma, LA?
In Houma, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $62.3K, 24% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $57.5K to $78.8K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Houma?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Houma, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Compass Behavioral Center of Houma, Hospital Service District No. 3, Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District #2.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Louisiana?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Louisiana board before you start in Houma.
What should a hospital in Houma weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Houma has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 17% under the Louisiana median.