Respiratory Therapists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Tennessee
Respiratory Therapists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $65,388 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.7% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 3,010 respiratory therapists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $60,790 to $78,140 depending on location.
$65,388
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$78,140
Highest paying metro
$60,790
Lowest paying metro
3,010
Employed in Tennessee
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $78,140 | $66,380 | $80,800 | 980 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $73,050 | $61,710 | $75,910 | 300 |
| North Central Tennessee | $69,220 | $61,600 | $79,540 | 100 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $63,760 | $62,980 | $75,110 | 560 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $63,730 | $59,770 | $71,530 | 80 |
| Jackson, TN | $63,080 | $50,610 | $63,080 | 100 |
| South Central Tennessee | $62,560 | $58,580 | $67,800 | 100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $62,530 | $53,980 | $73,920 | 430 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $61,230 | $51,840 | $65,500 | 160 |
| West Tennessee | $61,180 | $52,600 | $65,750 | 90 |
| East Tennessee | $60,790 | $60,790 | $65,070 | 110 |