Respiratory therapist
High Demand! A career that Kansas businesses are currently struggling to hire for because there aren't enough people who are trained for it, or interested in working in it, to fill all open positions.
SOC Code:
29-1126Provide care and treatment for patients who have a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema.
Recommended Education:
Associate degreeBachelor's degreeKansas Career Cluster:
Health & Bio SciencesJob Growth & Salary Info
Kansas
Growth Projection: Extreme Growth
Median Salary: $58,040
National
Growth Projection: Extreme Growth
Median Salary: $62,810
Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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