Respiratory Therapists Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $59,090 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $71,000
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $59,090
    75th
    $60,540
    90th
    $71,000

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 111% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Salem, OR $104,360

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$47,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,990
    Nurse Practitioners$96,430
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,400
    Pharmacists$128,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Gadsden, AL is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Gadsden, AL is 26.6% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.