Respiratory Therapists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $76,640 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.84
10th percentile $52,680
90th percentile $93,050
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,680
    25th
    $61,910
    50th (median)
    $76,640
    75th
    $79,210
    90th
    $93,050

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 12% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,970
    Jackson, MI $82,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $79,950
    Jacksonville, FL $77,020
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $73,860
    Wichita, KS $67,820

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Topeka, KS is $36.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Topeka, KS is 4.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,680 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,910.