Respiratory Therapist Schools and Careers Oklahoma

Become a Respiratory Therapist in Oklahoma

If you wish to pursue a career as a respiratory therapist in Oklahoma (OK) 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 Oklahoma 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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• Respiratory Therapist Schools in Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Certification and Licensing Requirements
• Respiratory Therapist Salary in Oklahoma
• Respiratory Therapist Employment Outlook Oklahoma

Top Respiratory Therapist Schools Oklahoma

The Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) are responsible for accrediting respiratory therapist schools in the USA.

Listed above are the top 6 accredited respiratory therapy schools in Oklahoma.

Typically, in your studies to become a respiratory therapist. you can select between completing 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.

Learn more: Respiratory therapy degree programs

Oklahoma Respiratory License and Certification Requirements

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Oklahoma however certification provides an extra layer of assurance as to your skills and competencies and may create further career advancement opportunities.

Licensing is essential. Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by Oklahoma law that you obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist there. The OK Board Of Medical Licensure & Supervision governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in Oklahoma.

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 405-962-1400
Website: okmedicalboard.org

Learn more: Steps to becoming a respiratory therapist

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Oklahoma

The average respiratory therapist salary in Oklahoma is $55,960 – 12% less than the national average.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2019).

This equates to an average hourly wage of $26.90.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Oklahoma have increased by 7%, or $3,700, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

• The top 10% of earners in the profession in Oklahoma had an average salary of $71,570
• The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $42,920
• Respiratory therapists working in Oklahoma City earned the highest average salary in the state at $56,490
• Those working in Lawton have the lowest average salary level at $52,430.

The table below breaks down salaries across the main metro areas in the state.

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Oklahoma

There are currently 1,610 people employed as respiratory therapists in Oklahoma. This number has increased significantly by 38%, or 440 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

The highest number of respiratory therapy jobs in Oklahoma are in Oklahoma City.

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

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