Respiratory Therapists salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $69,680–$86,630
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #74 of 139
Respiratory Therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $79,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,600 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and in line with the AZ statewide median of $79,780. It ranks #74 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,600 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Respiratory Therapists pay in other AZ metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $78,320 |
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Questions
What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $79,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,600 jobs pay between $69,680 and $86,630. The 10th percentile is $64,740 and the 90th is $100,360.
Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and in line with the AZ statewide median of $79,780. It ranks #74 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make an hour in Phoenix?
About $38.35 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,760 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $33.50–$41.65 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.