Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,720 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $74,070
Employed locally 150
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $65,560
    90th
    $74,070

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,590
    Pharmacists $128,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,320
    Nurse Practitioners $108,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northeast Alabama is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northeast Alabama is 29.5% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.