Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Louisiana
There are 70 live Respiratory Therapist listings in Louisiana; Louisiana ranks 31st of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Ochsner Health (23), LCMC Health (20), FMOL Health (7).
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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
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana 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
- 70
- 12-mo median
- $80k
- Pay rank
- #31 of 49
- Work-life
- 4.3/10 · #7
- 12-mo postings
- 196
Respiratory Therapist roles in Louisiana advertise $2k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $80k | — | 4.3/10 | 196 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$46k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$22k | 4.5/10 | 10 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$21k | 4.1/10 | 124 |
| New York#4 | $100k | +$20k | 4.1/10 | 382 |
| Texasborders | $80k | −$1k | 4.0/10 | 705 |
| Arkansasborders | $70k | −$10k | 4.2/10 | 123 |
| Mississippiborders | $65k | −$15k | 4.3/10 | 103 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#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:
- Ochsner Health (23), LCMC Health (20), FMOL Health (7)
- 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 Louisiana.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Louisiana?
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, 60% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Ochsner Health, LCMC Health. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 70 respiratory therapists positions in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Ochsner Health23 open roles here · WLB 53/100
LCMC Health20 open roles here · WLB 54/100
FMOL Health7 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Priority Management3 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Encompass Health2 open roles here · WLB 43/100
Glenwood Regional Medical Center2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Rotech Healthcare2 open roles here · WLB 37/100
St. Tammany Health System2 open roles here · WLB 65/100