Respiratory Therapists Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $73,270 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $62,920
90th percentile $81,050
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,920
    25th
    $62,920
    50th (median)
    $73,270
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $81,050

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 114% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $99,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,080
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,300
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Florida $79,710

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,220
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,610
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,880
    Dental Hygienists$80,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$37,550
    Speech-Language Pathologists$63,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Pocatello, ID is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Pocatello, ID is 8.9% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,920 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,920.