Respiratory Therapists Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $78,290 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.64
10th percentile $61,340
90th percentile $85,760
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,340
    25th
    $77,990
    50th (median)
    $78,290
    75th
    $85,760
    90th
    $85,760

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 124% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 24% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Medford, OR $102,780
    Merced, CA $98,150
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$86,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,390
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,320
    Nurse Practitioners$127,160
    Physical Therapists$92,520
    Psychiatric Technicians$43,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Bangor, ME is $37.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Bangor, ME is 2.7% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,340 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,990.