Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $78,460 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.72
10th percentile $68,750
90th percentile $85,450
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,750
    25th
    $69,470
    50th (median)
    $78,460
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $85,450

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 141% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 41% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,220
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $80,750
    Tucson, AZ $78,720
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $77,070
    Yuma, AZ $73,150
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,550

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,000
    Dental Hygienists$95,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,410
    Nurse Practitioners$133,890
    Pharmacists$152,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $37.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.93 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 2.5% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $68,750 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,470.