Respiratory Therapists
Occupation
$80,450
National Median Salary
$38.68
Median Hourly Wage
136,420
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+41.8%
10 Year Change
$56,730
2014 Median
$80,450
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Respiratory Therapists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | $122,210 | 2,410 |
| Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $101,070 | 3,640 |
| Temporary Help Services | $99,880 | 2,330 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $95,680 | 70 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $95,680 | 70 |
Top Paying States for Respiratory Therapists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $104,240 | 360 |
| New York | $103,820 | 6,780 |
| California | $102,120 | 18,310 |
| New Jersey | $98,020 | 3,200 |
| Washington | $97,150 | 1,850 |
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Outpatient Care Centers
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
Temporary Help Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Employment Services
Administrative and Support Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists