Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,490 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.20
10th percentile $49,510
90th percentile $70,730
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,510
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $54,490
    75th
    $61,350
    90th
    $70,730

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$65,250
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,650
    Psychiatric Technicians$26,360
    Pharmacists$130,200
    Paramedics$40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southeast Alabama is $26.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southeast Alabama is 32.3% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,510 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.