Respiratory Therapist salary in the United States

How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$82,280

Median $82,280
Low $63,660High $118,050

Based on 139,790 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$63,660
25th percentile
$74,520
75th percentile
$98,730
90th percentile
$118,050

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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