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Get Started as a Respiratory Therapist in Alaska

If you wish to pursue a career as a respiratory therapist in Alaska (AK) then it will please you to know that employment for the profession will grow by nearly 20% up between 2019 and 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Below we list the top schools for respiratory therapists in Alaska as well as certification and licensing requirements.

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Top Respiratory Therapist Schools in Alaska

Respiratory therapist schools in the USA are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). There are currently no accredited schools offering respiratory therapy programs in Alaska.

You may wish to explore the following options:

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Alaska.

Alaska Respiratory Therapist License

Alaska is the only state in the USA where you do not need to have a license to practice as a respiratory therapist.

The Respiratory Care Services governs the role of respiratory therapists in Alaska. You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: (907) 212-2378
Website:

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist


Respiratory Therapist Salary in Alaska

Average Salary$69,490
Hourly Wage$33.41
Top 10%$96,710
Bottom 10%$49,030
Employed190

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2019), the average respiratory therapist salary in Alaska is $69,490. This is 9% more than the national average.

This equates to an average hourly wage of $33.41.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Alaska have decreased by -2%, or -$1,460, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

  • The top 10% of earners in the profession in Alaska had an average salary of $96,710
  • The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $49,030
Metro AreaSalaryNumber EmployedTop 10%Bottom 10%
Anchorage$67,070150$94,980$46,140

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Alaska

There are currently 190 people employed as respiratory therapists in Alaska. This number has Increased a lot by 12%, or 20 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

The table below compares respiratory therapy salary and employment with similar healthcare careers in Alaska;

CareerSalaryEmployment
Respiratory Therapist$69,490190
Physical Therapist$102,650640
Occupational Therapist$90,340300
Speech & Language Therapist$86,870250

What next?

We hope this guide helps you get started on your path towards becoming a respiratory therapist in Alaska. You might also be interested in the following related pages:

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