Respiratory Therapists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $74,580 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.86
10th percentile $59,760
90th percentile $84,440
Employed locally 330
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,760
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $74,580
    75th
    $80,180
    90th
    $84,440

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 137% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Shreveport, LA is $35.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.03 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Shreveport, LA is 7.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,760 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.