Respiratory Therapists Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $74,160 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.65
10th percentile $51,760
90th percentile $166,380
Employed locally 170
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,760
    25th
    $62,470
    50th (median)
    $74,160
    75th
    $104,000
    90th
    $166,380

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 118% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 18% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,250
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,300
    Pharmacists $133,130
    Physicians, All Other $285,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Montgomery, AL is $35.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.89 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Montgomery, AL is 7.8% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,760 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,470.