The salary statistics and trend of respiratory therapists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $44,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $59,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for respiratory therapists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $59,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent respiratory therapists is $44,360.
The average salaries of respiratory therapists in two 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 |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |