Respiratory Therapists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $87,880 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.25
10th percentile $65,870
90th percentile $104,920
Employed locally 230
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,870
    25th
    $72,950
    50th (median)
    $87,880
    75th
    $103,430
    90th
    $104,920

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 104% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $81,490
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,390
    Jacksonville, FL $77,020
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $75,130
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $73,720

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,750
    Dental Hygienists $107,420
    Medical Records Specialists $47,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Reno, NV is $42.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.25 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Reno, NV is 9.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,870 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,950.