Respiratory Therapists
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing maladies. They also accept primary accountability for all breathing care modalities, including the management of respiratory therapy specialists. Duties can also require them to initiate and conduct therapeutic measures; keep patient records; and select, assemble, check, and control apparatus.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
116960
Job Openings By 2020
116960
Growth Rate
27.7%
Required Work Experience
None