Respiratory Therapists Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $71,920 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.58
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $85,450
Employed locally 150
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $65,700
    50th (median)
    $71,920
    75th
    $84,050
    90th
    $85,450

    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 Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,480
    Dental Hygienists $81,680
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,990
    Physicians, All Other $259,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in East Central Illinois is $34.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in East Central Illinois is 10.6% 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 Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,700.