Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,630 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.81
10th percentile $69,950
90th percentile $93,220
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,950
    25th
    $74,850
    50th (median)
    $78,630
    75th
    $80,410
    90th
    $93,220

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,140
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,630
    Pharmacists$133,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,440
    Medical Records Specialists$49,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwestern Idaho is $37.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwestern Idaho is 2.3% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,950 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,850.