Respiratory Therapists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Respiratory Therapists in Illinois earn a median salary of $75,725 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 5,400 respiratory therapists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $67,920 to $82,900 depending on location.
$75,725
Avg median salary in Illinois
$82,900
Highest paying metro
$67,920
Lowest paying metro
5,400
Employed in Illinois
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $82,900 | $79,670 | $94,970 | 4,040 |
| Kankakee, IL | $81,890 | $77,800 | $83,090 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,740 | $69,330 | $86,970 | 150 |
| Champaign, IL | $76,470 | $66,120 | $79,500 | 150 |
| Springfield, IL | $75,950 | $66,510 | $80,530 | 170 |
| Northwest Illinois | $75,710 | $69,690 | $79,970 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $74,670 | $68,640 | $81,740 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,480 | $70,200 | $80,880 | 240 |
| South Illinois | $74,320 | $63,170 | $83,930 | 150 |
| East Central Illinois | $71,920 | $65,700 | $84,050 | 150 |
| West Central Illinois | $67,920 | $61,490 | $78,840 | 150 |