Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Pennsylvania with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
192+ positions available
192+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Pennsylvania Available Now
These 32 roles pay ~$81k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Respiratory Therapist, RRT - UPMC Harrisburg NICU
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Day Shift
Select Specialty Hospital - HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA
RT - Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)
Pediatric Specialty CarePoint Pleasant, PA
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time
Indiana Regional Medical CenterIndiana, PA
Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days
Select Specialty Hospital - ErieErie, PA
(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Day) Center City
Jefferson Health PlansPhiladelphia, PA
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Days
Select Specialty Hospital - MckeesportMckeesport, PA
SR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST [F/T, 36hrs | Night Flex] -Temple University Hospital
Temple University Health SystemPhiladelphia, PA
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How Pennsylvania Compares for Respiratory Therapist Pay
Pennsylvania against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own respiratory therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Respiratory Therapist roles in Pennsylvania advertise $13k above the $83k median across the 46 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $123k.
| State | Median pay | vs PA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (this page) | $96k | — | 3.9/10 | 185 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $123k | +$27k | 3.4/10 | 5 |
| New Yorkborders | $101k | +$5k | 4.0/10 | 136 |
| New Jerseyborders | $99k | +$2k | 3.8/10 | 88 |
| Marylandborders | $94k | −$2k | 4.3/10 | 30 |
| Delawareborders | $92k | −$4k | 4.8/10 | 21 |
| Ohioborders | $83k | −$13k | 4.1/10 | 188 |
| West Virginiaborders | $73k | −$24k | 3.3/10 | 26 |
“borders” = shares a border with Pennsylvania; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states.
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Pennsylvania offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in pennsylvania. With 192+ open positions, 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 Pennsylvania on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 20% with no on-call requirements, 20% 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 pennsylvania include UPMC, Temple University Health System, Merakey, Trinity Health, and more. Positions span respiratory therapist jobs pennsylvania. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in pennsylvania, Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Hiaah (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 $105K, trending up 3.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 6,075+ 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.
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About Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Pennsylvania?
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 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, 20% with no on-call and 20% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include UPMC, Temple University Health System, Merakey, Trinity Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in pennsylvania are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 192 respiratory therapists positions in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
UPMC28 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Temple University Health System12 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Lehigh Valley Health Network11 open roles here · WLB 39/100
Geisinger10 open roles here · WLB 53/100Highmark Health10 open roles here · WLB 39/100
Main Line Health8 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Tower Health8 open roles here · WLB 62/100Jefferson Health Plans7 open roles here · WLB 64/100