Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $72,800 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $58,390
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,390
    25th
    $64,680
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $79,100
    90th
    $81,830

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $28,710
    Pharmacists $125,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Oklahoma is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 9.5% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,390 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,680.