Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $68,220 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.80
10th percentile $55,230
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,230
    25th
    $65,800
    50th (median)
    $68,220
    75th
    $73,550
    90th
    $77,900

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,370
    Pharmacists$127,040
    Nurse Practitioners$119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southwest Louisiana is $32.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 15.2% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,230 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,800.