Respiratory Therapists Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $63,080 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.33
10th percentile $50,610
90th percentile $72,300
Employed locally 100
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,610
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $63,080
    75th
    $63,080
    90th
    $72,300

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 107% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 7% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $78,140
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $73,050
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,760
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,730
    Knoxville, TN $62,530
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $61,230

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$71,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,030
    Nurse Practitioners$107,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,750
    Psychiatric Technicians$37,640
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Jackson, TN is $30.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Jackson, TN is 21.6% 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 $50,610 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.