The salary statistics and trend of respiratory therapists in the industry of other ambulatory health care services 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 | $38,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for respiratory therapists in the industry of other ambulatory health care 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 $79,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent respiratory therapists is $38,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of respiratory therapists in the industry of Other Ambulatory Health Care Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,020 | -7.38% | -2.51% |
| 2016 | $61,230 | 4.67% | - |
| 2015 | $58,370 | 5.05% | - |
| 2014 | $55,420 | -1.43% | - |
| 2013 | $56,210 | -3.99% | - |
| 2012 | $58,450 | - | - |
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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