Respiratory Therapists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $67,430 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.42
10th percentile $53,160
90th percentile $84,810
Employed locally 160
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,160
    25th
    $59,930
    50th (median)
    $67,430
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $84,810

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 116% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 16% 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
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Salem, OR $104,360

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$69,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,010
    Pharmacists$132,690
    Physicians, All Other$375,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Mobile, AL is $32.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Mobile, AL is 16.2% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,160 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,930.