Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,050 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.08
10th percentile $67,870
90th percentile $97,130
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,870
    25th
    $67,900
    50th (median)
    $75,050
    75th
    $80,380
    90th
    $97,130

    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-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,750
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,350
    Medical Records Specialists$41,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,970
    Pharmacists$140,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southeast-Central Idaho is $36.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 6.7% 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-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,870 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,900.