The salary statistics and trend of respiratory therapists in the industry of outpatient care centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare respiratory therapists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for respiratory therapists in the industry of outpatient care centers. 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 $106,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent respiratory therapists is $43,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of respiratory therapists in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,110 | -6.79% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | $70,600 | 10.57% | - |
| 2015 | $63,140 | -4.31% | - |
| 2014 | $65,860 | 0.27% | - |
| 2013 | $65,680 | 5.04% | - |
| 2012 | $62,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of respiratory therapists in 32 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of respiratory therapists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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