RESPIRATORY CARE Career Opportunities
The
job outlook for Respiratory Therapy is expected to be very good. Employment is expected to rise
faster
than the national average for all occupations thru 2012 due to the growth of
the middle-aged
and elderly
population. According to the U. S.
Bureau of Labor and Statistics the annual earnings of
Registered
Respiratory Therapists was $40,220 in 2002.
The middle 50% earned between $34,430
and
$46,130. The median annual earnings for
Respiratory Therapy Technicians were $34,130 in 2002.
For
additional information go the AARC (American Association of Respiratory Care)
website.