The average salary for a respiratory therapist in Utah is around $61,650 per year.
Avg Salary
Respiratory therapists earn an average yearly salary of $61,650.
Wages typically start from $59,320 and go up to $79,800.
10% above national average Updated in 2021
Respiratory therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$38.36 per hour
$79,800 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$37.12 per hour
$77,210 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$29.64 per hour
$61,650 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$29.12 per hour
$60,570 per year
10th percentile
Starting level respiratory therapist earnings begin at:
$28.52 per hour
$59,320 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 Utah. On average, they make less than registered nurses but more than licensed practical nurses.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse salary | $75K |
| Acute care nurse practitioner salary | $75K |
| Clinical nurse specialist salary | $75K |
| Cardiovascular technologist salary | $77K |
| Orthotist salary | $79K |
| Respiratory therapist salary | $62K |
| Midwife salary | $79K |
| Radiologic technologist salary | $61K |
| Physical therapist assistant salary | $61K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)