Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $72,790 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $64,270
90th percentile $80,630
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,270
    25th
    $66,180
    50th (median)
    $72,790
    75th
    $80,490
    90th
    $80,630

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,300
    Pharmacists $108,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,630
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $56,160
    Nurse Practitioners $126,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southwest Oklahoma is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 9.5% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,270 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,180.