Respiratory Therapist federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Respiratory Therapist series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
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Use this page when you want to see where a federal occupation is concentrated, which agencies employ the most people in it, and what the average pay looks like across government.
Occupation family
Respiratory Therapist is reported under the "Medical, Hospital, Dental, and Public Health Group" family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Respiratory Therapist staff
These are the agencies with the biggest reported headcount in this occupation series.
| Agency | Department | Employees | Total salary expense | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Treatment Facilities Under DHA | Department of Defense | 209 | $16,131,989 | $77,187 | 62.8% |
| Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response | Department of Health and Human Services | 52 | $3,078,972 | $59,211 | 15.6% |
| Indian Health Service | Department of Health and Human Services | 16 | $1,140,720 | $71,295 | 4.8% |
| National Institutes of Health | Department of Health and Human Services | 13 | $1,226,966 | $94,382 | 3.9% |
Common pay plans for Respiratory Therapist
This shows the pay plans most commonly attached to this occupation series in the latest OPM summary.
| Pay plan | Employees | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 290 | $74,409 | 87.1% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).