Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $78,880 -2% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $63,360
90th percentile $91,670
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,360
    25th
    $66,920
    50th (median)
    $78,880
    75th
    $85,240
    90th
    $91,670

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,600
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,480
    Nurse Practitioners$130,830
    Pharmacists$130,020
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northeast Nebraska is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northeast Nebraska is 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,360 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,920.