Respiratory Therapists Salary in Williamsport, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Williamsport, PA

Median annual salary $78,940 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.95
10th percentile $63,710
90th percentile $84,580
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,710
    25th
    $67,440
    50th (median)
    $78,940
    75th
    $84,580
    90th
    $84,580

    Williamsport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 123% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 23% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $112,430
    Napa, CA $104,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,680
    Lexington Park, MD $83,160
    Reading, PA $81,440

    Related occupations in Williamsport, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,810
    Physicians, All Other $313,620
    Physician Assistants $122,130
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,150
    Physical Therapists $109,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Williamsport?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Williamsport, PA is $37.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.14 or more per hour.

    Is Williamsport above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Williamsport, PA is 1.9% 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 Williamsport?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,710 per year in Williamsport, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,440.