Respiratory Therapists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $73,150 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.17
10th percentile $58,070
90th percentile $73,150
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,070
    25th
    $58,070
    50th (median)
    $73,150
    75th
    $73,150
    90th
    $73,150

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 121% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 21% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,220
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $80,750
    Tucson, AZ $78,720
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $78,460
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $77,070
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,550

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,010
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,020
    Physical Therapists$96,860
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Nurse Practitioners$126,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Yuma, AZ is $35.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.28 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Yuma, AZ is 9.1% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,070 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,070.