Respiratory Therapists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for respiratory therapists is $39.56 an hour ($82,280 a year). About 139,790 people work in this job there.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.61 | $63,660 |
| 25% of workers | $35.83 | $74,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.56 | $82,280 |
| 75% of workers | $47.47 | $98,730 |
| 90% of workers | $56.75 | $118,050 |
Best-paying states for respiratory therapists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $111,950 | 430 |
| New York | $107,810 | 7,010 |
| California | $104,820 | 18,650 |
| Massachusetts | $102,170 | 2,220 |
| Washington | $101,130 | 1,860 |
| New Jersey | $100,810 | 3,350 |
| Oregon | $100,560 | 1,340 |
| Minnesota | $98,710 | 1,250 |
| Alaska | $97,950 | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $95,940 | 360 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $66,150
- Arizona · $79,780
- Arkansas · $73,870
- California · $104,820
- Colorado · $86,220
- Connecticut · $85,230
- Delaware · $91,080
- Florida · $81,160
- Georgia · $83,700
- Hawaii · $94,210
- Idaho · $78,460
- Illinois · $84,090
- Indiana · $79,730
- Iowa · $74,760
- Kansas · $76,970
- Kentucky · $72,750
- Louisiana · $75,240
- Maine · $82,470
- Maryland · $88,960
- Massachusetts · $102,170
- Michigan · $79,850
- Minnesota · $98,710
- Mississippi · $63,270
- Missouri · $78,390
- Nebraska · $81,590
- Nevada · $85,480
- New Jersey · $100,810
- New Mexico · $68,870
- New York · $107,810
- North Carolina · $80,090
- Ohio · $79,920
- Oklahoma · $78,800
- Oregon · $100,560
- Pennsylvania · $78,490
- South Carolina · $77,740
- Tennessee · $72,140
- Texas · $79,540
- Utah · $80,650
- Virginia · $82,910
- Washington · $101,130
- West Virginia · $68,670
- Wisconsin · $84,210
Education, experience and outlook for respiratory therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,760 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
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