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There’s no single “C-NPT salary” — pay depends on your profession (nurse or respiratory
therapist), your setting (ground vs flight), and your region. But critical-care transport is one
of the better-paid acute specialties, and the credential helps you compete for those roles.
What do transport clinicians earn?
Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for registered nurses
was $93,600 in May 2024, and for respiratory therapists$80,450. Critical-care transport and flight roles commonly run higher than the
RN median, with widely cited ranges from roughly $85,000 to $139,500 depending on setting and
experience.
Does the C-NPT raise your pay?
Often, in two ways. Many programs pay a certification differential for holding the C-NPT, and
because it meets CAMTS requirements, some transport teams expect or require it — so the
credential can be the difference between qualifying for a higher-paying transport role or not.
Is the C-NPT worth it?
For clinicians committed to transport, yes. It’s a one-time $210 with light three-year upkeep,
which a differential or a transport-team position recovers quickly — on top of the
credibility it carries across the team.
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).