Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$30.57-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
A medical facility located near La Crosse, Wisconsin is seeking a full-time, permanent Respiratory Therapist to join their team! Details are below.
Pay: $30.57-$45.00/Hour (DOE)
Respiratory Therapist Job Opportunity
- Full-time, direct hire opportunity
- Night shift
Great Respiratory Leadership and Administration Team
Enhanced benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, PTO and a 401k savings plan
Respiratory Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients of all ages who have breathing or cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) conditions
Pharmacy Technician Minimum Qualifications
- Must have CRT or RRT Certification
- Preferable to have previous respiratory therapy experience
The Surrounding Community
Beautiful area that is perfect for hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, camping, kayaking, scenic viewing, photography, and more
Family friendly community with affordable cost of living
Mississippi River Within Close Proximity
Dairy and corn farms all over the region, making it a perfect place to be if you want farm to table lifestyle
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients of all ages suffering from breathing or cardiopulmonary conditions. They work as part of a team to provide high-quality respiratory care in a medical facility setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a CRT or RRT certification to be considered for the position. Previous experience in respiratory therapy is preferred but not explicitly required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 174 active listings.
In Wisconsin, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (53 salary observations; 281 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,065 salary observations; 11,230 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$94k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $83k–$89k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Wisconsin vs national | $82k median in Wisconsin | $85k nationally (−4%)53 state / 2,065 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 101 active | 3,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index174 active listings |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
18 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
18 jobs · 14 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
15 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT
Garnet Health · Middletown, New York
Respiratory Therapist II
Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington
Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township
$36.14-$56.23/hrRespiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island
$37.08-$55.62/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in La Crosse
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $277k
- Typical market rent
- $1,080/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 91.8
- State income tax
- Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.