Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $75,710 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $61,590
90th percentile $82,490
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,590
    25th
    $69,690
    50th (median)
    $75,710
    75th
    $79,970
    90th
    $82,490

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,160
    Dental Hygienists$84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,610
    Nurse Practitioners$128,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Illinois is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.9% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,590 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,690.