Respiratory Therapists Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $33,800 -58% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $24,900
90th percentile $36,890
Employed locally 600
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,900
    25th
    $29,050
    50th (median)
    $33,800
    75th
    $33,800
    90th
    $36,890

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 121% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 21% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $88,870
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,220
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $83,960
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,300
    Springfield, MA $82,000
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,400

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $38,750
    Pharmacy Technicians $27,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $26,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $39,100
    Pharmacists $107,860
    Medical Records Specialists $23,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in San Juan, PR is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.44 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in San Juan, PR is 58% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $24,900 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,050.