Respiratory Therapists Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Respiratory Therapists in Ohio earn a median salary of $75,233 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.5% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 6,460 respiratory therapists are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $68,310 to $82,780 depending on location.
$75,233
Avg median salary in Ohio
$82,780
Highest paying metro
$68,310
Lowest paying metro
6,460
Employed in Ohio
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | $82,780 | $79,510 | $93,540 | 520 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,390 | $79,180 | $89,290 | 1,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $79,730 | $75,200 | $86,410 | 1,260 |
| Toledo, OH | $78,310 | $74,540 | $92,870 | 370 |
| Cleveland, OH | $78,130 | $74,820 | $82,950 | 1,330 |
| Akron, OH | $76,100 | $65,720 | $79,140 | 340 |
| Eastern Ohio | $76,010 | $63,960 | $78,210 | 180 |
| Canton, OH | $75,220 | $68,700 | $79,390 | 190 |
| Springfield, OH | $75,210 | $75,210 | $75,210 | 50 |
| Mansfield, OH | $73,580 | $63,350 | $78,330 | 60 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $73,090 | $64,780 | $77,540 | 220 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $72,710 | $66,270 | $77,440 | 280 |
| Youngstown, OH | $72,570 | $69,220 | $74,610 | 200 |
| Lima, OH | $71,850 | $67,740 | $77,560 | 80 |
| Southern Ohio | $68,740 | $62,550 | $77,860 | 240 |
| Sandusky, OH | $68,310 | $66,930 | $77,360 | — |