Respiratory Therapists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $81,390 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.13
10th percentile $65,560
90th percentile $99,430
Employed locally 1,140
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,560
    25th
    $79,180
    50th (median)
    $81,390
    75th
    $89,290
    90th
    $99,430

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 102% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% above 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,780
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,730
    Ohio $78,400
    Toledo, OH $78,310
    Cleveland, OH $78,130
    Akron, OH $76,100

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Columbus, OH is $39.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Columbus, OH is 1.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,560 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,180.