The salary statistics of respiratory therapists in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare respiratory therapists salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for respiratory therapists in the industry sector of educational 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 $102,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid respiratory therapists is $53,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of respiratory therapists in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $71,940 | 3.54% | 7.13% |
| 2017 | $69,390 | 0.68% | - |
| 2016 | $68,920 | 0.61% | - |
| 2015 | $68,500 | 1.66% | - |
| 2013 | $67,360 | 0.82% | - |
| 2012 | $66,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of respiratory therapists in one industries in the educational services sector are shown below. For detailed respiratory therapists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].