Respiratory Therapists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $70,380 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.84
10th percentile $56,540
90th percentile $82,850
Employed locally 550
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,540
    25th
    $62,080
    50th (median)
    $70,380
    75th
    $76,420
    90th
    $82,850

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,590

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Little Rock, AR is $33.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.38 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Little Rock, AR is 12.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $56,540 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,080.