Respiratory Therapists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $104,360 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.18
10th percentile $89,160
90th percentile $122,190
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,160
    25th
    $101,260
    50th (median)
    $104,360
    75th
    $122,190
    90th
    $122,190

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 137% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 37% 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
    New York $103,820
    Medford, OR $102,780
    California $102,120

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians$63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$50,600
    Dental Hygienists$116,780
    Physicians, All Other$373,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Salem, OR is $50.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.74 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Salem, OR is 29.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $89,160 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,260.