The salary statistics and trend of respiratory therapists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals 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 | $43,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $83,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for respiratory therapists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. 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 $83,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent respiratory therapists is $43,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of respiratory therapists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,790 | 1.96% | 7.01% |
| 2016 | $58,620 | 1.50% | - |
| 2015 | $57,740 | 1.87% | - |
| 2014 | $56,660 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $56,100 | 0.89% | - |
| 2012 | $55,600 | - | - |
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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