Respiratory Therapists Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $79,090 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.03
10th percentile $65,790
90th percentile $94,820
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,790
    25th
    $68,140
    50th (median)
    $79,090
    75th
    $90,120
    90th
    $94,820

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$91,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,130
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Western Wisconsin is $38.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Western Wisconsin is 1.7% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,790 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,140.