Respiratory Therapists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $99,780 +24% vs national
Median hourly $47.97
10th percentile $80,290
90th percentile $104,900
Employed locally 820
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,290
    25th
    $82,300
    50th (median)
    $99,780
    75th
    $101,390
    90th
    $104,900

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 106% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 6% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    Salem, OR $104,360
    New York $103,820
    Medford, OR $102,780

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Portland, OR-WA is $47.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.97 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 24% above 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 $80,290 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,300.