Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Rhode Island

RTs manage life-support ventilators in ICUs, treat asthma and COPD patients, and run pulmonary function labs. During COVID-19, they were the last line of defense for critically ill patients. Essential, respected, and well-paid.

$65,602 RI Median Salary
13% Growth Rate
2 years Training

πŸ’° Respiratory Therapist (RT) Salary in Rhode Island

Estimated salary range for Respiratory Therapist (RT)s in Rhode Island, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$52,000
Median
$65,602
Experienced
$93,000

πŸŽ“ Respiratory Therapist (RT) Licensing in Rhode Island

Credential required: RRT or CRT (NBRC)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Rhode Island state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Respiratory Therapist (RT) Programs in Rhode Island

Community College
⭐ 93

Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

πŸ“ Warwick, RI

RI's only public community college. 200+ degree/certificate programs across 6 locations (Warwick, Lincoln, Providence, N...

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Technical College
⭐ 85

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)

πŸ“ East Greenwich, RI

Private nonprofit technical university offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 50+ programs. Strong indu...

NursingMedical AssistingSurgical TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyHVAC

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