The average salary for a respiratory therapist in Arizona is around $60,850 per year.
Avg Salary
Respiratory therapists earn an average yearly salary of $60,850.
Wages typically start from $47,580 and go up to $78,230.
0% above national average Updated in 2021
Respiratory therapist earnings by seniority
Top-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$37.61 per hour
$78,230 per year
Senior-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$35.90 per hour
$74,660 per year
Mid-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$29.26 per hour
$60,850 per year
Junior-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$28.25 per hour
$58,750 per year
Starting level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$22.88 per hour
$47,580 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Respiratory therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $95,540 |
| Alaska | $78,760 |
| New York | $78,610 |
| District of Columbia | $77,810 |
| Washington | $77,730 |
| Hawaii | $77,600 |
| Massachusetts | $77,600 |
| New Jersey | $77,600 |
| Oregon | $76,920 |
| Nevada | $76,600 |
| Maryland | $75,000 |
| Minnesota | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | $74,980 |
| Delaware | $74,970 |
| New Hampshire | $74,660 |
| Wisconsin | $63,110 |
| Colorado | $62,220 |
| Rhode Island | $62,220 |
| Texas | $61,940 |
| Virginia | $61,940 |
| Utah | $61,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,620 |
| New Mexico | $61,530 |
| Wyoming | $61,370 |
| Montana | $61,280 |
| Ohio | $61,170 |
| Illinois | $61,160 |
| Michigan | $61,100 |
| Vermont | $60,950 |
| Arizona | $60,850 |
| Nebraska | $60,850 |
| Maine | $60,580 |
| North Dakota | $60,580 |
| Idaho | $60,570 |
| Florida | $60,530 |
| Indiana | $60,450 |
| South Carolina | $60,450 |
| North Carolina | $60,360 |
| Oklahoma | $60,120 |
| Georgia | $60,110 |
| Missouri | $60,040 |
| Kansas | $60,020 |
| Louisiana | $59,930 |
| Iowa | $59,640 |
| West Virginia | $59,110 |
| Arkansas | $58,980 |
| Tennessee | $58,760 |
| South Dakota | $56,960 |
| Kentucky | $52,800 |
| Alabama | $48,450 |
| Mississippi | $48,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,870 |
How do respiratory therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Respiratory therapists earn about the same as related careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than nurse educators but more than physical therapist assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse educator salary | $64K |
| Audiologist salary | $75K |
| Orthotist salary | $62K |
| Radiologic technologist salary | $62K |
| Midwife salary | $59K |
| Respiratory therapist salary | $61K |
| Cardiovascular technologist salary | $48K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $59K |
| Surgical technologist salary | $59K |
| Physical therapist assistant salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)