The salary statistics and trend of respiratory therapists in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities 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 | $43,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $83,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for respiratory therapists in the industry of nursing and residential care facilities. 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 $83,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent respiratory therapists is $43,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of respiratory therapists in the industry of Nursing and Residential Care Facilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,920 | 0.65% | 2.37% |
| 2016 | $59,530 | 2.70% | - |
| 2015 | $57,920 | 0.81% | - |
| 2014 | $57,450 | -1.53% | - |
| 2013 | $58,330 | -0.29% | - |
| 2012 | $58,500 | - | - |
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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