Respiratory Therapists Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $65,590 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.54
10th percentile $51,030
90th percentile $86,780
Employed locally 210
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,030
    25th
    $56,260
    50th (median)
    $65,590
    75th
    $69,030
    90th
    $86,780

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 107% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 7% 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
    Williamsport, PA $78,940
    Jackson, MS $67,790
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,760
    Hattiesburg, MS $60,170

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,290
    Nurse Practitioners $119,270
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,650
    Pharmacists $136,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Gulfport, MS is $31.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.20 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Gulfport, MS is 18.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,030 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,260.