Respiratory Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $66,460 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $58,290
90th percentile $85,530
Employed locally 320
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,290
    25th
    $64,670
    50th (median)
    $66,460
    75th
    $80,250
    90th
    $85,530

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 98% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% below 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,400
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $94,550

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.93 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 17.4% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,290 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,670.