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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Salt Lake City, UT
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 Salt Lake City, the May 2025 median is about $79.0K, within 3 percent of the Utah 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 | UT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $67,850 | $70,230 | $74,520 |
| Median | $78,980 | $80,650 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $84,960 | $85,790 | $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
- Ogden, UT · 31 miles
- Provo, UT · 40 miles
- Pocatello, ID · 147 miles
- Twin Falls, ID · 180 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Salt Lake City, UT?
In Salt Lake City, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $79.0K, 4% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $67.9K to $85.0K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Salt Lake City?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Salt Lake City, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Ihc Health Services, University of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Utah?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Utah board before you start in Salt Lake City.
What should a hospital in Salt Lake City weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Salt Lake City has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Utah median.