Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Nebraska
Across 38 live Respiratory Therapist listings in Nebraska, median advertised pay is $105K, based on the 10 that state a salary; Nebraska ranks 15th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Respire Health (6), Best Care (5), Bronson Healthcare (3).
38+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 10 roles pay ~$105k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Respiratory Therapist - PRN Status - Bronson Battle Creek
Bronson HealthcareBattle Creek, NE
Respiratory Therapist - 36 Hours/Week - Days
Respiratory Therapist Cardiopulmonary Rehab
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan MercyOmaha, NE
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)
Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NE
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist (casual status)
Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NE
Respiratory Therapist Inpatient / FT, night
Children's NebraskaRemote
Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored MinistriesNebraska
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in Nebraska: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in Nebraska today, then Nebraska 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
- 38
- Live median
- $105k
- 75th $105k · n=10
- 12-mo median
- $89k
- Pay rank
- #15 of 49
- Work-life
- 4.1/10 · #17
- 12-mo postings
- 83
Respiratory Therapist roles in Nebraska advertise $7k above the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NE | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (this page) | $89k | — | 4.1/10 | 83 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$37k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Coloradoborders | $84k | −$5k | 3.9/10 | 141 |
| Wyomingborders | $83k | −$7k | 4.5/10 | 34 |
| Missouriborders | $82k | −$7k | 3.7/10 | 220 |
| South Dakotaborders | $75k | −$14k | 3.9/10 | 25 |
| Iowaborders | $74k | −$15k | 4.1/10 | 142 |
| Kansasborders | $70k | −$19k | 3.8/10 | 75 |
“borders” = shares a border with Nebraska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 16, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Respire Health (6), Best Care (5), Bronson Healthcare (3)
- 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 Nebraska.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Nebraska?
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?
Yes — about 6% of current respiratory therapists listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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, 11% with no on-call and 11% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Nebraska right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Children's Nebraska, Nebraska Medicine, Lincare, Best Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in Nebraska are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 38 respiratory therapists positions in Nebraska 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 Nebraska
Respire Health6 open roles here · WLB 40/100
- Best Care5 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Bronson Healthcare3 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Nebraska Medicine3 open roles here · WLB 63/100
- CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Children's Nebraska2 open roles here · WLB 52/100
CommonSpirit Health2 open roles here · WLB 83/100
Lincare2 open roles here · WLB 11/100