Respiratory Therapists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $100,170 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.16
10th percentile $76,900
90th percentile $104,610
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,900
    25th
    $83,200
    50th (median)
    $100,170
    75th
    $104,610
    90th
    $104,610

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 104% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,970
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $98,590
    Kankakee, IL $81,890
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,620
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $79,960

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Anchorage, AK is $48.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.90 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Anchorage, AK is 24.5% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,900 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,200.