Respiratory Therapists Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $74,160 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.66
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $82,230
Employed locally 200
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $74,160
    75th
    $75,310
    90th
    $82,230

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Physical Therapists $94,140
    Pharmacists $132,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Central Pennsylvania is $35.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Central Pennsylvania is 7.8% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.