Respiratory Therapists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,590 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.31
10th percentile $64,260
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,260
    25th
    $75,540
    50th (median)
    $77,590
    75th
    $83,110
    90th
    $95,670

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Arizona is $37.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.96 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Arizona is 3.6% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,260 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,540.