Wyoming Respiratory Therapist Schools and Careers

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Get Started as a Respiratory Therapist in Wyoming

If you are hoping to become a respiratory therapist in Wyoming (WY) 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming

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Casper CollegeCasperAS DegreeLearn More

Respiratory therapist schools in Wyoming are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). There is only 1 fully accredited school offering respiratory therapy training in Wyoming.

Most schools in Wyoming 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 Wyoming.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist course requirements

Wyoming Respiratory Therapist License

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

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 307-777-3507
Website: plboards.state.wy.us


Respiratory Therapist Salary in Wyoming

Average Salary$57,990
Hourly Wage$27.88
Top 10%$75,860
Bottom 10%$42,940
Employed210

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2019), the average respiratory therapist salary in Wyoming is $57,990. This is 9% less than the national average.

This equates to an average hourly wage of $27.88.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Wyoming have grown by 4%, or $2,030, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

  • The top 10% of earners in the profession in Wyoming had an average salary of $75,860
  • The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $42,940

The table below breaks down salaries across the main metro areas in the state.

Metro AreaSalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%Employed
Cheyenne$56,980$71,130$44,85040

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Wyoming

There are currently 210 people employed as respiratory therapists in Wyoming. This number has decreased by -5%, or -10 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

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

CareerSalaryEmployment
Respiratory Therapist$57,990210
Physical Therapist$91,030480
Occupational Therapist$83,890330
Speech & Language Therapist$81,140300

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

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