Respiratory Therapists Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $90,250 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.39
10th percentile $85,330
90th percentile $109,030
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,330
    25th
    $89,720
    50th (median)
    $90,250
    75th
    $90,440
    90th
    $109,030

    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

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $122,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,740
    Physicians, All Other $161,010
    Psychiatric Technicians $51,760
    Pharmacists $137,100
    Physical Therapists $103,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Hawaii / Kauai is $43.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.42 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 12.2% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $85,330 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,720.