Respiratory Therapists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,730 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.52
10th percentile $49,400
90th percentile $88,670
Employed locally 380
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,400
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $69,730
    75th
    $78,150
    90th
    $88,670

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,700
    Pharmacists$132,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Kansas is $33.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.27 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Kansas is 13.3% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,400 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.