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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Jackson, MS
A short ICU limits ventilated patients. Pay someone who keeps it open from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Hattiesburg, MS.
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 | MS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $62,980 | $57,150 | $74,520 |
| Median | $67,500 | $63,270 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $77,660 | $75,850 | $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
- Hattiesburg, MS · 87 miles
- Monroe, LA · 110 miles
- Hammond, LA · 126 miles
- Baton Rouge, LA · 140 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Jackson, MS?
In Jackson, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $67.5K, 18% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $63.0K to $77.7K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Jackson?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Jackson, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include American Psych Associates, Baptist Medical Center - Yazoo, Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Mississippi?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Mississippi board before you start in Jackson.
What should a hospital in Jackson weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Jackson has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 7% over the Mississippi median.