According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected national respiratory therapist job field from 2022 to 2032 is expected to grow by 13%. As the healthcare industry grows to meet the needs of those affected by respiratory illness including COVID, as well as chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, the need for respiratory therapists is expected to rise.
**Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 projected job demand https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.