Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $59,400 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $71,110
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $63,480
    90th
    $71,110

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$64,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,040
    Nurse Practitioners$104,850
    Pharmacists$131,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southwest Alabama is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southwest Alabama is 26.2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.