Respiratory Therapists H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory Therapists (SOC code 29-1126) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 47 labor condition applications have been filed by 25 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Respiratory Therapists positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Respiratory Therapists positions is $55,789, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $34,744 to $89,440, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $65,170 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -14.4% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Respiratory Therapists is $67,140, with approximately 1,550 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $47,790 (10th percentile) to $83,560 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Respiratory Therapists positions include Rush University Medical Center, TERRICK PROPERTIES, INC., and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Respiratory Therapists positions include LUBBOCK, TX and Chicago, IL. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Texas leads H1B filings for this occupation with 11 applications, followed by Illinois and Guam. View Respiratory Therapists H1B data in Texas for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Respiratory Therapists

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Respiratory Therapists positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	Rush University Medical Center	IL	8	$63,826	$65,170	-2.1% At Market
2	TERRICK PROPERTIES, INC.	TX	5	$38,767	$65,170	-40.5% Below Market
3	Guam Memorial Hospital Authority	GU	4	$53,365	$65,170	-18.1% Below Market
4	LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.	TX	3	$35,360	$65,170	-45.7% Below Market
5	University Medical Center, Inc.	TX	3	$61,944	$65,170	-5.0% Below Market
6	Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute	FL	2	$49,296	$65,170	-24.4% Below Market
7	MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL	GA	2	$44,340	$65,170	-32.0% Below Market
8	National Therapy Services LLC	TX	2	$49,171	$65,170	-24.5% Below Market
9	THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION	NY	2	$68,195	$65,170	+4.6% At Market
10	Allegheny Health Network	PA	1	$45,843	$65,170	-29.7% Below Market
11	THE BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER	NY	1	$62,000	$65,170	-4.9% At Market
12	Cambridge Public Health Commission	MA	1	$80,766	$65,170	+23.9% Above Market
13	Children's Specialized Hospital	NJ	1	$58,323	$65,170	-10.5% Below Market
14	CLEAR LAKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LLC	TX	1	$50,440	$65,170	-22.6% Below Market
15	Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation	MP	1	$89,440	$65,170	+37.2% Above Market
16	Covenant Healthcare	MI	1	$43,331	$65,170	-33.5% Below Market
17	Grady Health System	GA	1	$71,341	$65,170	+9.5% Above Market
18	Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.	MD	1	$74,277	$65,170	+14.0% Above Market
19	Medical Center Hospital	TX	1	$38,168	$65,170	-41.4% Below Market
20	MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, INC.	AR	1	$34,744	$65,170	-46.7% Below Market

Respiratory Therapists H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Respiratory Therapists vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	LUBBOCK, TX	8	2	$37,490	N/A	N/A
2	Chicago, IL	7	1	$66,413	N/A	N/A
3	Louisville, KY	4	2	$61,677	N/A	N/A
4	TAMUNING, GU	4	1	$53,365	N/A	N/A
5	BROOKLYN, NY	2	2	$59,590	N/A	N/A
6	COLQUITT, GA	2	1	$44,340	N/A	N/A
7	FORT PIERCE, FL	2	1	$49,296	N/A	N/A
8	ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY	2	1	$68,195	N/A	N/A
9	Atlanta, GA	1	1	$71,341	N/A	N/A
10	BERKELEY, CA	1	1	$86,445	N/A	N/A
11	Everett, MA	1	1	$80,766	N/A	N/A
12	GALVESTON, TX	1	1	$83,672	N/A	N/A
13	LOS ANGELES, CA	1	1	$74,277	N/A	N/A
14	MADISON HEIGHTS, MI	1	1	$49,171	N/A	N/A
15	MT. CLEMENS, MI	1	1	$49,171	N/A	N/A
16	NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ	1	1	$58,323	N/A	N/A
17	OAK PARK, IL	1	1	$45,714	N/A	N/A
18	ODESSA, TX	1	1	$38,168	N/A	N/A
19	PITTSBURGH, PA	1	1	$45,843	N/A	N/A
20	ROGERS, AR	1	1	$34,744	N/A	N/A

Respiratory Therapists H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Texas	11	5	$42,927	$77,550
2	Illinois	8	1	$63,826	$81,310
3	Guam	4	1	$53,365	N/A
4	Kentucky	4	2	$61,677	$65,670
5	New York	4	3	$63,892	$103,820
6	Georgia	3	2	$53,340	$81,890
7	Michigan	3	2	$47,224	$77,460
8	California	2	2	$80,361	$102,120
9	Florida	2	1	$49,296	$79,710
10	Arkansas	1	1	$34,744	$67,960

Prevailing Wage Levels for Respiratory Therapists

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
I	4	20.0%	$62,188	$57,002	$67,226
II	5	25.0%	$67,081	$54,961	$82,555
III	1	5.0%	$81,394	$81,394	$81,394
Level I	5	25.0%	$48,145	$45,843	$49,296
Level II	4	20.0%	$59,806	$52,570	$74,277
Level IV	1	5.0%	$83,672	$83,672	$83,672

BLS National Salary Distribution for Respiratory Therapists

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Respiratory Therapists positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.