Respiratory Therapists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $82,780 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.80
10th percentile $65,460
90th percentile $97,080
Employed locally 520
National median $80,450

Compare Respiratory Therapists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Dayton, OH stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Respiratory Therapists
in
Dayton, OH
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,460
    25th
    $79,510
    50th (median)
    $82,780
    75th
    $93,540
    90th
    $97,080

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 119% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 19% 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
    Columbus, OH $81,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,730
    Ohio $78,400
    Toledo, OH $78,310
    Cleveland, OH $78,130
    Akron, OH $76,100

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,560
    Physicians, All Other $315,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,990
    Nurse Practitioners $125,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Dayton, OH is $39.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Dayton, OH is 2.9% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,460 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,510.