Respiratory Therapists Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $71,970 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.60
10th percentile $62,830
90th percentile $72,860
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,830
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $71,970
    75th
    $72,200
    90th
    $72,860

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 96% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Salem, OR $104,360

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,160
    Pharmacists $131,930
    Dental Hygienists $60,060
    Physicians, All Other $150,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Daphne, AL is $34.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Daphne, AL is 10.5% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,830 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.