Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $79,250 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.10
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $91,290
Employed locally 220
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $64,080
    50th (median)
    $79,250
    75th
    $80,590
    90th
    $91,290

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 95% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lancaster, PA is $38.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lancaster, PA is 1.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,080.