Respiratory Therapists Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $64,200 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.86
10th percentile $51,330
90th percentile $77,500
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,330
    25th
    $54,970
    50th (median)
    $64,200
    75th
    $77,500
    90th
    $77,500

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 115% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 15% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Salem, OR $104,360

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$68,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$53,390
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$42,890
    Pharmacists$127,140
    Nurse Practitioners$101,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Anniston, AL is $30.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.74 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Anniston, AL is 20.2% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,330 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,970.