Respiratory Therapists Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,810 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.62
10th percentile $74,520
90th percentile $106,790
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,520
    25th
    $87,010
    50th (median)
    $92,810
    75th
    $98,850
    90th
    $106,790

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,820
    Paramedics $85,590
    Pharmacists $155,330
    Physicians, All Other $315,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Western Washington is $44.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.11 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Western Washington is 15.4% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,520 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,010.