Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,630 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $51,310
90th percentile $78,500
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,310
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $62,630
    75th
    $69,510
    90th
    $78,500

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,800
    Physicians, All Other $58,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,930
    Pharmacists $131,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in South Arkansas is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.58 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in South Arkansas is 22.2% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,310 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.