Respiratory Therapists Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $68,310 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.84
10th percentile $56,350
90th percentile $77,360
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,350
    25th
    $66,930
    50th (median)
    $68,310
    75th
    $77,360
    90th
    $77,360

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 97% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 3% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,780
    Columbus, OH $81,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,730
    Ohio $78,400
    Toledo, OH $78,310
    Cleveland, OH $78,130

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,060
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,750
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,920
    Physicians, All Other $233,170
    Nurse Practitioners $124,600
    Pharmacists $128,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Sandusky, OH is $32.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Sandusky, OH is 15.1% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $56,350 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,930.