Respiratory Therapists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $79,330 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.14
10th percentile $65,640
90th percentile $103,440
Employed locally 190
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,640
    25th
    $67,050
    50th (median)
    $79,330
    75th
    $85,960
    90th
    $103,440

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 90% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 10% below 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Medford, OR $102,780
    Merced, CA $98,150
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,080
    Physical Therapists$97,850
    Nurse Practitioners$121,810
    Physicians, All Other$442,790
    Pharmacists$135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Portland, ME is $38.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.70 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Portland, ME is 1.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,640 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,050.