Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $78,890 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.93
10th percentile $61,800
90th percentile $93,130
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,800
    25th
    $76,240
    50th (median)
    $78,890
    75th
    $90,260
    90th
    $93,130

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 109% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $96,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,680
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $83,510
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,300
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,010

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,860
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,510
    Dental Hygienists $82,870
    Physicians, All Other $418,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eau Claire, WI is $37.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.82 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 1.9% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,800 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,240.