Respiratory Therapists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $79,390 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.17
10th percentile $64,340
90th percentile $115,330
Employed locally 1,090
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,340
    25th
    $64,910
    50th (median)
    $79,390
    75th
    $100,100
    90th
    $115,330

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 108% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 8% 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
    Reno, NV $87,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,490
    Jacksonville, FL $77,020
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $75,130
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $73,720

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Las Vegas, NV is $38.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.73 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 1.3% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,340 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,910.