Respiratory Therapists Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $67,790 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.59
10th percentile $53,100
90th percentile $178,900
Employed locally 540
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,100
    25th
    $60,990
    50th (median)
    $67,790
    75th
    $81,070
    90th
    $178,900

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 12% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $65,590
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,760
    Hattiesburg, MS $60,170

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Nurse Practitioners $124,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Pharmacists $131,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Jackson, MS is $32.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.24 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Jackson, MS is 15.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,100 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,990.