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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$94,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.30/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
510
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,684 #20 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Hawaii, explained

Respiratory therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $94,210 per year ($45.30 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $80,130, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $102,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $94,210 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $94,210 is worth about $85,684 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #20 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,130
$38.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,210
$45.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$102,780
$49.41/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $94,210 $85,684
California $104,820 $94,671 −$10,610

Respiratory Therapist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Hawaii?

Respiratory therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $94,210 per year ($45.30 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay respiratory therapists well?

At $94,210, Hawaii pays 14% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 510 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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