Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $60,520 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $60,520
    75th
    $60,520
    90th
    $62,750

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$62,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,770
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,670
    Pharmacists$128,530
    Nurse Practitioners$108,830
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Alabama is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwest Alabama is 24.8% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.