Maria Chen, MS, RRT, MS, RRT
Career Analyst & Founder
About Maria Chen
Maria Chen has over 10 years of experience in respiratory therapy. She specializes in critical care at a metropolitan hospital. Her focus is on patient assessment and mechanical ventilation.
Maria Chen founded Respiratory Therapists Salary to provide every respiratory therapist with access to the same quality of compensation data that large employers use internally. The platform covers hundreds of metropolitan areas with salary breakdowns powered by official BLS statistics.
In 2026, Respiratory Therapists Salary continues to be the go-to resource for respiratory therapist salary research, career guidance, and geographic pay optimization.
Areas of Expertise
Salary Benchmarking
Analysis of BLS OEWS compensation data across 500+ metropolitan areas, including percentile breakdowns, geographic differentials, and trend analysis.
Career Strategy
Evidence-based guidance on geographic moves, specialization ROI, certification value, and salary negotiation tactics for respiratory therapists.
Labor Market Analysis
Tracking employment trends, demand-supply dynamics, and emerging practice models affecting respiratory therapist compensation nationwide.
Clinical Practice
Direct patient care experience across multiple practice settings and states, informing practical salary data analysis.
Credentials & Education
- MS
- RRT
Featured Research
Contact Maria Chen
For media inquiries, data partnerships, or speaking engagements: [email protected]