Respiratory Therapists pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for respiratory therapists is $38.42 an hour ($79,920 a year). About 6,640 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($82,280). Ohio ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.53 | $65,580 |
| 25% of workers | $36.19 | $75,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.42 | $79,920 |
| 75% of workers | $43.45 | $90,380 |
| 90% of workers | $46.65 | $97,030 |
Respiratory Therapists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $82,280 | 350 |
| Canton-Massillon | $82,200 | 180 |
| Columbus | $81,860 | 1,220 |
| Cincinnati | $81,600 | 1,300 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $81,420 | 610 |
| Cleveland | $80,360 | 1,380 |
| Akron | $78,940 | 350 |
| Springfield | $78,020 | 0 |
| Lima | $77,570 | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $75,650 | 160 |
| Mansfield | $72,860 | 50 |
| Sandusky | $69,360 | 40 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,050 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $63,820 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,090 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $62,700 |
| Paramedics | $51,300 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $79,270 |
| Cardiologists | $504,260 |
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