The salary statistics and trend of respiratory therapists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare respiratory therapists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for respiratory therapists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) respiratory therapists is $99,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent respiratory therapists is $43,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of respiratory therapists in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,730 | 33.58% | 35.33% |
| 2016 | $54,950 | 12.39% | - |
| 2015 | $48,140 | -7.75% | - |
| 2014 | $51,870 | -4.13% | - |
| 2013 | $54,010 | 0.94% | - |
| 2012 | $53,500 | - | - |
The average salaries of respiratory therapists in three industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of respiratory therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |