Respiratory Therapists Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $94,670 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.52
10th percentile $85,700
90th percentile $99,760
Employed locally 270
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,700
    25th
    $91,050
    50th (median)
    $94,670
    75th
    $98,680
    90th
    $99,760

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 91% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 9% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Washington $97,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,620
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,810

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $138,690
    Physicians, All Other $339,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Psychiatric Technicians $52,180
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,890
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Urban Honolulu, HI is $45.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.42 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 17.7% above 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $85,700 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,050.