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Get Started as a Respiratory Therapist in Montana

A career as a respiratory therapist in Montana offers good income potential and jobs growth. In fact the Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that demand for respiratory therapists will increase by 19% between 2019 to 2029.

To become a respiratory therapist in Montana it is a requirement that you graduate from an accredited respiratory therapist school. Once you have graduated you will then need to apply for a license before you can begin working. Certification is not a necessity but it does provide additional assurances as to your skills and competencies.

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Respiratory Therapist Schools in Montana

SchoolAreaDegreeLearn More
University of Montana - Missoula CollegeMissoulaAAS DegreeLearn More
Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat FallsAS DegreeLearn More

The Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) is the organization in charge of accreditation for respiratory therapist schools.

There are 2 accredited respiratory therapy schools in Montana.

You have the option of completing an associates degree (2 years) or a bachelors degree (4 years) in your path to becoming a respiratory therapist . An associates degree will get you started in your career whilst a bachelors degree will open up more career doors such as supervisory and management roles.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist course curriculum and admissions

Montana Respiratory License and Certification Requirements

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Montana. However licensing is an important prerequisite to securing employment as a respiratory therapist in the state.

The Board Of Respiratory Care Practitioners governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in Montana. You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 406-841-2360
Website: respcare.mt.gov

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist


Respiratory Therapist Salary in Montana

Average Salary$58,670
Hourly Wage$28.21
Top 10%$76,280
Bottom 10%$44,130
Employed390

The average respiratory therapist salary in Montana is $58,670 – 8% below the national average.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2019).

This equates to an average hourly wage of $28.21.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Montana have grown by 11%, or $6,010, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

  • The top 10% of earners in the profession in Montana had an average salary of $76,280
  • The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $44,130

The table below further breaks down salary across the larger metro areas in the state.

Metro AreaSalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%Number Employed
Great Falls$50,340$64,220$38,74040
Missoula$57,520$74,950$44,37050

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Montana

There are currently 390 people employed as respiratory therapists in Montana. This number has increased by 8%, or 30 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

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

CareerSalaryEmployment
Respiratory Therapist$58,670390
Physical Therapist$82,1301,150
Occupational Therapist$76,670370
Speech & Language Therapist$72,500380


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