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Respiratory Therapist Salary (2025)

Respiratory therapists treat patients with breathing disorders.

$65,000
Median Annual
$31/hr
Hourly Rate
$48,000
Entry Level
$88,000
Senior Level

Salary Range

$48,000
$88,000

Median: $65,000 — positioned between entry and senior

Top Paying States for Respiratory Therapists

StateEst. Annual Salaryvs. National
Hawaii$92,000+42%
California$90,000+38%
New York$83,000+28%
Alaska$81,000+25%
Massachusetts$81,000+25%
New Jersey$78,000+20%
Connecticut$77,000+18%
Washington$75,000+15%

Estimates based on cost-of-living index adjustments. Actual salaries vary by employer and experience.

How to Become a Respiratory Therapist

Most Respiratory Therapist positions require: Associate's Degree. Salaries typically increase significantly with experience and specialization.

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