Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $77,780 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.39
10th percentile $60,220
90th percentile $87,710
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,220
    25th
    $65,210
    50th (median)
    $77,780
    75th
    $83,310
    90th
    $87,710

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,690
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,090
    Physical Therapists$91,560
    Nurse Practitioners$128,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in South Nebraska is $37.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in South Nebraska is 3.3% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,220 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,210.