Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $81,520 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.19
10th percentile $64,460
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 40
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,460
    25th
    $80,820
    50th (median)
    $81,520
    75th
    $81,520
    90th
    $81,520

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 121% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 21% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Medford, OR $102,780
    Merced, CA $98,150
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Nurse Practitioners $136,860
    Physical Therapists $94,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $81,550
    Medical Records Specialists $47,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lewiston, ME is $39.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lewiston, ME is 1.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,460 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,820.