Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $74,320 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.73
10th percentile $58,150
90th percentile $90,000
Employed locally 150
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,150
    25th
    $63,170
    50th (median)
    $74,320
    75th
    $83,930
    90th
    $90,000

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,490
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530
    Physicians, All Other $339,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in South Illinois is $35.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in South Illinois is 7.6% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,150 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,170.