Respiratory Therapists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $96,480 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.39
10th percentile $77,590
90th percentile $117,930
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,590
    25th
    $77,840
    50th (median)
    $96,480
    75th
    $97,870
    90th
    $117,930

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,910
    Bellingham, WA $97,150
    Washington $97,150

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Kennewick, WA is $46.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.06 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Kennewick, WA is 19.9% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,590 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,840.