The job market for respiratory therapists in the United States

There are currently an estimated 130,199 respiratory therapists in the United States. The respiratory therapist job market is expected to grow by 23.3% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are respiratory therapists?

CareerExplorer rates respiratory therapists with a B- employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 32,701 respiratory therapists. That number is based on 30,401 additional respiratory therapists, and the retirement of 2,300 existing respiratory therapists.

What’s the supply of respiratory therapists?

The respiratory therapist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida

Respiratory Therapist job market by state