Respiratory Therapists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $65,130 -19% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $79,350
Employed locally 740
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $56,090
    50th (median)
    $65,130
    75th
    $72,770
    90th
    $79,350

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 94% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 6% below 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,580
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,840
    Pharmacists $135,960
    Physicians, All Other $231,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Birmingham, AL is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Birmingham, AL is 19% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,090.