Respiratory Therapists Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $88,600 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.59
10th percentile $43,780
90th percentile $99,200
Employed locally 30
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,780
    25th
    $70,980
    50th (median)
    $88,600
    75th
    $89,810
    90th
    $99,200

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,780
    Pharmacists $140,210
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in East-Central Montana is $42.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in East-Central Montana is 10.1% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $43,780 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,980.