Respiratory Therapists Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Wisconsin
Respiratory Therapists in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $80,957 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.6% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 1,640 respiratory therapists are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $78,150 to $83,510 depending on location.
$80,957
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$83,510
Highest paying metro
$78,150
Lowest paying metro
1,640
Employed in Wisconsin
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | $83,510 | $81,320 | $94,870 | 30 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $83,010 | $81,200 | $93,730 | 650 |
| Kenosha, WI | $82,990 | $79,170 | $91,190 | 40 |
| Madison, WI | $81,690 | $69,180 | $85,440 | 340 |
| Appleton, WI | $81,350 | $80,090 | $98,150 | 50 |
| Janesville, WI | $81,050 | $74,770 | $88,260 | 50 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $80,410 | $69,770 | $85,820 | 90 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $80,390 | $76,640 | $86,460 | 90 |
| Western Wisconsin | $79,090 | $68,140 | $90,120 | 50 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $78,890 | $76,240 | $90,260 | 80 |
| Green Bay, WI | $78,150 | $75,610 | $86,960 | 170 |