Respiratory Therapist Schools In Nebraska

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Get Started as a Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska

If you are hoping to become a respiratory therapist in Nebraska (NE) then you will be pleased to learn that the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of respiratory therapists will grow nationwide by 19% from 2019 to 2029.

To become a respiratory therapist in Nebraska you will need to graduate from an accredited school and obtain a license before you can begin working there.

Certification is optional but provides assurances as to an individuals skills and competencies.

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Top Respiratory Therapist Schools in Nebraska

SchoolAreaDegreeLearn More
Metropolitan Community CollegeOmahaAAS Degree*
Southeast Community College-LincolnLincolnAS DegreeLearn More
Nebraska Methodist CollegeOmahaAS DegreeLearn More

Respiratory therapist schools in Nebraska are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). There are 3 accredited schools offering respiratory therapy programs in Nebraska.

Most schools in Nebraska will offer a choice between an associates degree (2 years) or a bachelors degree (4 years). 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.

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Nebraska.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist program requirements

Nebraska Respiratory Therapist License

Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by Nebraska law that you obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist there. The NE Board Of Respiratory Care governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in Nebraska.

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 402-471-2299
Website: dhhs.ne.gov

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist


Respiratory Therapist Salary in Nebraska

Average Salary$57,450
Hourly Wage$27.62
Top 10%$74,690
Bottom 10%$43,800
Employed1060

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2019), the average respiratory therapist salary in Nebraska is $57,450. This is 10% lower than the national average.

This equates to an average hourly wage of $27.62.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Nebraska have grown by 12%, or $6,150, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

  • The top 10% of earners in the profession in Nebraska had an average salary of $74,690
  • The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $43,800

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

Metro AreaSalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%Employed
Lincoln$58,340$75,290$45,020220
Omaha-Council Bluffs$57,240$74,040$43,710590

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Nebraska

There are currently 1060 people employed as respiratory therapists in Nebraska. This number has increased by 5%, or 50 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

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

CareerSalaryEmployment
Respiratory Therapist$57,4501,060
Speech & Language Therapist$74,0701,020
Occupational Therapist$77,450940
Physical Therapist$85,1001,660

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