Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $77,720 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $62,200
90th percentile $84,770
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,200
    25th
    $63,410
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $84,770

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,400
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,230
    Physical Therapists$94,130
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,670
    Nurse Practitioners$127,500
    Pharmacists$140,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southwest Maine is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southwest Maine is 3.4% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,200 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,410.