Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,340 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.30
10th percentile $59,280
90th percentile $91,880
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,280
    25th
    $60,750
    50th (median)
    $71,340
    75th
    $77,460
    90th
    $91,880

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,120
    Physicians, All Other $255,530
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,240
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,650
    Pharmacists $140,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northern New Mexico is $34.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northern New Mexico is 11.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,280 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,750.