Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Alabama
There are 93 live Respiratory Therapist listings in Alabama; Alabama ranks 46th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Baptist Health (21), Huntsville Hospital Health System (20), Community Health Systems Professional Services (8).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
Respiratory Therapist I - UH Respiratory Therapy - University Hospital
Respiratory Therapist RRT, Athens-Limestone, FT-1st Shift
Huntsville Hospital Health SystemAthens, AL
Respiratory Therapist Specialist - Respiratory Therapy - FT -1st Shift
Huntsville Hospital Health SystemHuntsville, AL
Respiratory Therapist Specialist - Madison Hospital Pulmonary - PRN - 3rd Shift
Huntsville Hospital Health SystemMadison, AL
Respiratory Therapist RRT, Weekend, Days
Huntsville Hospital Health SystemDecatur, AL
Certified Respiratory Therapist Parttime Days
Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care - Pediatric Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in Alabama: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in Alabama today, then Alabama against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 93
- 12-mo median
- $71k
- Pay rank
- #46 of 49
- Work-life
- 4.1/10 · #23
- 12-mo postings
- 228
Respiratory Therapist roles in Alabama advertise $12k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs AL | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (this page) | $71k | — | 4.1/10 | 228 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$56k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$32k | 4.5/10 | 10 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$31k | 4.1/10 | 124 |
| Georgiaborders | $81k | +$10k | 4.2/10 | 501 |
| Floridaborders | $79k | +$8k | 3.7/10 | 838 |
| Tennesseeborders | $75k | +$5k | 3.8/10 | 326 |
| Mississippiborders | $65k | −$6k | 4.3/10 | 103 |
“borders” = shares a border with Alabama; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Baptist Health (21), Huntsville Hospital Health System (20), Community Health Systems Professional Services (8)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in Alabama.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Alabama?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 8% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Alabama right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Huntsville Hospital Health System, Baptist Health, Lifepoint Health, Jackson Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in Alabama are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 93 respiratory therapists positions in Alabama listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Alabama
- Huntsville Hospital Health System20 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Community Health Systems Professional Services8 open roles here · WLB 59/100
USA Health5 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Lifepoint Health4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Infirmary Health3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Jackson Hospital3 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham3 open roles here · WLB 40/100