Respiratory Therapists Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana earn a median salary of $70,818 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -12% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 2,260 respiratory therapists are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $64,390 to $78,040 depending on location.
$70,818
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$78,040
Highest paying metro
$64,390
Lowest paying metro
2,260
Employed in Louisiana
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | $78,040 | $64,540 | $78,440 | 150 |
| New Orleans, LA | $77,590 | $64,610 | $79,830 | 590 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $76,100 | $66,750 | $78,430 | 50 |
| Shreveport, LA | $74,580 | $64,480 | $80,180 | 330 |
| Alexandria, LA | $73,920 | $63,870 | $75,100 | 110 |
| Hammond, LA | $73,470 | $67,180 | $85,450 | 60 |
| Monroe, LA | $69,800 | $62,460 | $78,180 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $68,220 | $65,800 | $73,550 | 90 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $67,500 | $61,580 | $78,640 | 290 |
| Houma, LA | $66,430 | $63,930 | $77,650 | 110 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $66,100 | $63,050 | $77,900 | 90 |
| Central Louisiana | $64,500 | $62,070 | $74,490 | 90 |
| Lafayette, LA | $64,390 | $62,730 | $76,950 | 220 |