Respiratory Therapists Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $97,150 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.71
10th percentile $76,950
90th percentile $119,130
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,950
    25th
    $76,950
    50th (median)
    $97,150
    75th
    $97,150
    90th
    $119,130

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 120% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 20% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,910
    Washington $97,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,620

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $52,020
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Physicians, All Other $216,920
    Dental Hygienists $120,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Bellingham, WA is $46.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.27 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Bellingham, WA is 20.8% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,950 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,950.