Respiratory Therapists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $76,100 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.59
10th percentile $61,510
90th percentile $88,550
Employed locally 340
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,510
    25th
    $65,720
    50th (median)
    $76,100
    75th
    $79,140
    90th
    $88,550

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 107% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,780
    Columbus, OH $81,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,730
    Ohio $78,400
    Toledo, OH $78,310
    Cleveland, OH $78,130

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Akron, OH is $36.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Akron, OH is 5.4% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Akron?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,510 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,720.