Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $83,960 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.36
10th percentile $81,520
90th percentile $107,950
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

Compare Respiratory Therapists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Eugene, OR stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Respiratory Therapists
in
Eugene, OR
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,520
    25th
    $81,530
    50th (median)
    $83,960
    75th
    $96,110
    90th
    $107,950

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 121% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 21% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    Salem, OR $104,360
    New York $103,820
    Medford, OR $102,780

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $106,530
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,080
    Dental Hygienists $104,410
    Physical Therapists $100,870
    Pharmacists $150,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eugene, OR is $40.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.16 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eugene, OR is 4.4% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $81,520 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,530.