verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$91,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.79/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
500
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,255 #12 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Delaware, explained

Respiratory therapists in Delaware earn a median of $91,080 per year ($43.79 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $79,210, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $109,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $91,080 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $91,080 is worth about $91,255 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #12 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,210
$38.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,080
$43.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,890
$52.83/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $91,080 $91,255
New Jersey $100,810 $92,652 −$9,730
Maryland $88,960 $84,757 +$2,120
Pennsylvania $78,490 $80,443 +$12,590

Respiratory Therapist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Delaware?

Respiratory therapists in Delaware earn a median of $91,080 per year ($43.79 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Delaware pay respiratory therapists well?

At $91,080, Delaware pays 11% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 500 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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