Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,200 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $60,820
90th percentile $90,120
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,820
    25th
    $61,340
    50th (median)
    $74,200
    75th
    $81,720
    90th
    $90,120

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,390
    Nurse Practitioners $136,410
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,680
    Pharmacists $135,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eastern New Mexico is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.96 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eastern New Mexico is 7.8% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,820 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,340.