Respiratory Therapists Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $72,570 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.89
10th percentile $61,550
90th percentile $79,160
Employed locally 200
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,550
    25th
    $69,220
    50th (median)
    $72,570
    75th
    $74,610
    90th
    $79,160

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 131% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 31% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $82,780
    Columbus, OH $81,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,730
    Ohio $78,400
    Toledo, OH $78,310
    Cleveland, OH $78,130

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,130
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,140
    Physicians, All Other $208,050
    Pharmacists $132,180
    Nurse Practitioners $116,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Youngstown?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Youngstown, OH is $34.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Youngstown, OH is 9.8% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,550 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,220.