Respiratory Therapists salary
in Tucson, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $67,170–$82,090
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #89 of 139
Respiratory Therapists in the Tucson, AZ metro earn a median of $78,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 540 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and 2% below the AZ statewide median of $79,780. It ranks #89 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE540 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 |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $79,760 |
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What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Tucson?
The BLS median is $78,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 540 jobs pay between $67,170 and $82,090. The 10th percentile is $60,440 and the 90th is $93,390.
Is Tucson a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and 2% below the AZ statewide median of $79,780. It ranks #89 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make an hour in Tucson?
About $37.65 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,320 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $32.29–$39.47 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.