Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,740 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.05
10th percentile $53,690
90th percentile $82,670
Employed locally 240
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,690
    25th
    $62,550
    50th (median)
    $68,740
    75th
    $77,860
    90th
    $82,670

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,980
    Pharmacists $134,760
    Nurse Practitioners $120,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southern Ohio is $33.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southern Ohio is 14.6% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,690 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,550.