Home / Compare / Respiratory Therapists vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary comparison Respiratory Therapists vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison Respiratory Therapists earn a median salary of $80,450/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $18,110. Respiratory Therapists earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Respiratory Therapists
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median salary
$80,450
$62,340
Hourly rate
$38.68/hr
$29.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$61,900
$47,960
Senior level (90th %)
$108,820
$80,510
Education required
Associate's degree
Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employment
136,420
632,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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