Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $76,010 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.54
10th percentile $61,170
90th percentile $83,490
Employed locally 180
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,170
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $76,010
    75th
    $78,210
    90th
    $83,490

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,510
    Physicians, All Other $506,500
    Nurse Practitioners $124,450
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eastern Ohio is $36.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.60 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eastern Ohio is 5.5% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,170 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.