Respiratory Therapists Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,070 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $52,830
90th percentile $75,230
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,830
    25th
    $55,160
    50th (median)
    $59,070
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $75,230

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $33,800
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Nurse Practitioners $111,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in East Arkansas is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in East Arkansas is 26.6% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,830 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,160.