Respiratory Therapists Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $66,430 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.94
10th percentile $55,700
90th percentile $87,670
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,700
    25th
    $63,930
    50th (median)
    $66,430
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $87,670

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 103% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Houma, LA is $31.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.61 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Houma, LA is 17.4% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,700 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,930.