Respiratory Therapists Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,500 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $57,970
90th percentile $78,060
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,970
    25th
    $62,070
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $74,490
    90th
    $78,060

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,200
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,230
    Nurse Practitioners $126,500
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Speech-Language Pathologists $84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Central Louisiana is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Central Louisiana is 19.8% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,970 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,070.