Respiratory Therapists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $75,510 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $61,670
90th percentile $82,070
Employed locally 410
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,670
    25th
    $69,170
    50th (median)
    $75,510
    75th
    $77,160
    90th
    $82,070

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 91% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 9% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $99,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,080
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,300
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Florida $79,710

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,260
    Physicians, All Other $281,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $43,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,170
    Dental Hygienists $85,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Boise City, ID is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Boise City, ID is 6.1% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,670 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,170.