Respiratory Therapists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $49,860 -38% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $76,450
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $49,860
    75th
    $65,040
    90th
    $76,450

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 83% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 17% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Salem, OR $104,360

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 38% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.