Respiratory Therapists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,980 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $55,360
90th percentile $83,880
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,360
    25th
    $70,910
    50th (median)
    $76,980
    75th
    $82,010
    90th
    $83,880

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Nurse Practitioners $117,520
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Maryland is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.72 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Maryland is 4.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,360 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,910.