Respiratory Therapists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $75,950 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.52
10th percentile $58,540
90th percentile $100,300
Employed locally 170
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,540
    25th
    $66,510
    50th (median)
    $75,950
    75th
    $80,530
    90th
    $100,300

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 102% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,680
    Charlottesville, VA $83,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,010

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Springfield, IL is $36.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.02 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Springfield, IL is 5.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,540 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,510.