CT Respiratory Therapist Schools and Careers

Become a Respiratory Therapist in CT

If you wish to pursue a career as a respiratory therapist in Connecticut (CT) then it will please you to know that employment for the profession will grow by nearly 20% up between 2019 and 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

To become respiratory therapist in Connecticut you will need to complete an accredited program and obtain your respiratory therapist license. Below we provide information on schools, licensing, certification requirements, and careers data.

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• Top Accredited Schools
• Licensing Requirements
• Average Salary
• Jobs and Employment

Top Respiratory Therapist Schools in Connecticut

Respiratory therapist schools in Connecticut are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). There are 4 accredited schools offering respiratory therapy programs in Connecticut.

Most schools in Connecticut will offer a choice between an associates degree (2 years) or a bachelors degree (4 years). An associates degree will get you started in your career whilst a bachelors degree will open up more career doors such as supervisory and management roles.

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Connecticut.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist program admission requirements

Connecticut Respiratory Therapist License

Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by Connecticut law that you obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist there. The Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensure Board in Connecticut governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in the state.

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 860-509-7603
Website: ct.gov

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist

Respiratory Therapist Salary in CT

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2019), the average respiratory therapist salary in Connecticut is $70,260. This is 10% higher than the national average.
The average respiratory therapist salary in Connecticut is $70,260 – 10% higher than the national average.*

*Data taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2019).

This equates to an average hourly wage of $33.78.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Connecticut have increased by 7%, or $4,730, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

• The top 10% of earners in the profession in Connecticut had an average salary of $91,720
• The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $53,950
• Respiratory therapists working in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earned the highest average salary in the state at $74,280
• Those working in Waterbury have the lowest average salary level at $64,890.

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Connecticut

There are currently 1,340 people employed as respiratory therapists in Connecticut. This number has grown significantly by 15%, or 170 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

The highest number of respiratory therapy jobs in Connecticut are in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford.

The table below compares respiratory therapy salary and employment with similar healthcare careers in Connecticut;

What next?

We hope this guide helps you get started on your path towards becoming a respiratory therapist in Connecticut. You might also be interested in the following related pages:

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