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28+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Nebraska

Respiratory Therapist positions in Nebraska with $60K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

28+ positions available

28+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Nebraska Available Now

These 6 roles pay ~$105k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Nebraska Medicine logo

Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Bellevue Medical Center - Days and Nights

Nebraska Medicine

Great Plains Health logo

Respiratory Therapist

Great Plains Health

Lexington Regional Health Center logo

Respiratory Therapist (PRN or casual status)

Lexington Regional Health Center

Top 5%

in Respiratory Therapy

Nebraska Medicine logo

Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room - Third Shift

Nebraska Medicine

No CallNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Respiratory Therapy

Nebraska Medicine logo

Respiratory Therapist - Operating Room - First Shift

Nebraska Medicine

No Nights
Above avg

in Respiratory Therapy

Avera Health logo

Respiratory Therapist

Avera Health

No Nights
Apria Healthcare logo

Respiratory Therapist - Lincoln or Omaha, NE

Apria Healthcare

Respiratory TherapistLincoln, NE
27-$34 per hour
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Top 25%

in Respiratory Therapy

Chadron Community Hospital logo

Respiratory Therapist, PRN/Casual

Chadron Community Hospital

No Weekends
Top 25%

in Respiratory Therapy

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How Nebraska Compares for Respiratory Therapist Pay

Nebraska against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own respiratory therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$87k
Pay rank
#18 of 49
Work-life balance
3.3/10 · #47
Open listings
25

Respiratory Therapist roles in Nebraska advertise $4k above the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.

Respiratory Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, Nebraska compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NEWLBListings
Nebraska (this page)$87k3.3/1025
District of Columbia#1$127k+$40k3.3/1011
Missouriborders$84k−$3k3.5/1055
Coloradoborders$81k−$5k3.9/1050
Wyomingborders$81k−$6k4.9/1012
Iowaborders$77k−$9k4.2/1037
South Dakotaborders$75k−$12k3.1/107
Kansasborders$67k−$20k3.4/1028

“borders” = shares a border with Nebraska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states.

Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Nebraska: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Nebraska offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in nebraska. With 28+ open positions and salaries ranging from $56K to $92K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Nebraska on this page have an average score of 5.2/10, with 13% with no on-call requirements, 38% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in nebraska include Nebraska Medicine, Great Plains Health, Lexington Regional Health Center, Avera Health, and more. Positions span respiratory therapist jobs nebraska. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in nebraska, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do respiratory therapists earn in Nebraska?

Listed respiratory therapists in Nebraska on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $56K to $92K per year, with a median near $61K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapists 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 therapists 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, 13% with no on-call and 38% 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 Nebraska Medicine, Great Plains Health, Lexington Regional Health Center, Avera Health, 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 28+ respiratory therapists positions in Nebraska listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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