Respiratory Therapists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $73,500 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.34
10th percentile $59,780
90th percentile $86,740
Employed locally 200
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,780
    25th
    $63,930
    50th (median)
    $73,500
    75th
    $85,500
    90th
    $86,740

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 94% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 6% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,590

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,900
    Physicians, All Other$254,690
    Nurse Practitioners$126,860
    Physical Therapists$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Fayetteville, AR is $35.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.94 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 8.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,780 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,930.