The job market for respiratory therapists in the United States

There are currently an estimated 133,100 respiratory therapists in the United States. The respiratory therapist job market is expected to grow by 12.5% between 2022 and 2032.

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 18,500 respiratory therapists. That number is based on 16,700 additional respiratory therapists, and the retirement of 1,800 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