Respiratory Therapists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $60,170 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $75,970

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 102% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $65,590
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,760

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $31,240
    Nurse Practitioners $113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Hattiesburg, MS is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 25.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.