Respiratory Therapists Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $93,180 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.80
10th percentile $80,610
90th percentile $113,840
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,610
    25th
    $81,130
    50th (median)
    $93,180
    75th
    $100,840
    90th
    $113,840

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $107,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,370
    Dental Hygienists $96,190
    Pharmacists $159,180
    Medical Records Specialists $53,600
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Central Oregon is $44.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Central Oregon is 15.8% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,610 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,130.