Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $80,800 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.85
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $95,400
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $63,210
    50th (median)
    $80,800
    75th
    $92,320
    90th
    $95,400

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,240
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,840
    Physicians, All Other $337,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,930
    Physical Therapists $94,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southern Vermont is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southern Vermont is 0.4% above 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,210.