Respiratory Therapists Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $67,250 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.33
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $82,920
Employed locally 260
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $52,330
    50th (median)
    $67,250
    75th
    $81,510
    90th
    $82,920

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 81% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 19% below 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,950
    Nurse Practitioners $107,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,750
    Pharmacists $138,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Huntsville, AL is $32.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.90 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Huntsville, AL is 16.4% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,330.