Respiratory Therapists Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $92,510 +15% vs national
Median hourly $44.48
10th percentile $78,570
90th percentile $110,390
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,570
    25th
    $81,810
    50th (median)
    $92,510
    75th
    $102,950
    90th
    $110,390

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $106,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,770
    Dental Hygienists $103,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Coast Oregon is $44.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Coast Oregon is 15% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,570 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,810.