Respiratory Therapist salary

The median Respiratory Therapist salary in the US is $79k to $103k per year, based on 29 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$73k
Typical (median)
$79k–$103k
Upper (75th pct)
$114k
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Common questions

What is the average Respiratory Therapist salary?

The median Respiratory Therapist salary in the US is $79k to $103k per year, based on 29 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Respiratory Therapist?

Most Respiratory Therapist roles in the US fall between $73k (25th percentile) and $114k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Respiratory Therapist salary calculated?

It is calculated from 29 active Respiratory Therapist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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