Respiratory Therapists Salary in Johnstown, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnstown, PA

Median annual salary $71,210 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.24
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $79,060
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $60,070
    50th (median)
    $71,210
    75th
    $72,200
    90th
    $79,060

    Johnstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,292 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 127% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 27% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $112,430
    Napa, CA $104,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,680
    Lexington Park, MD $83,160
    Reading, PA $81,440

    Related occupations in Johnstown, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $33,950
    Physicians, All Other $72,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Johnstown?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Johnstown, PA is $34.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.01 or more per hour.

    Is Johnstown above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Johnstown, PA is 11.5% 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 Johnstown?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Johnstown, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,070.