Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,980 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.61
10th percentile $61,740
90th percentile $85,350
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,740
    25th
    $62,840
    50th (median)
    $71,980
    75th
    $75,220
    90th
    $85,350

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $34.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 10.5% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,740 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,840.