Respiratory Therapists Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $77,070 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.06
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $85,000
Employed locally 40
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $67,280
    50th (median)
    $77,070
    75th
    $85,000
    90th
    $85,000

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 131% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 31% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,220
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $80,750
    Tucson, AZ $78,720
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $78,460
    Yuma, AZ $73,150
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,550

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,470
    Nurse Practitioners $124,470
    Medical Records Specialists $43,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $37.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.48 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 4.2% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,280.