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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$78,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.72/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
820
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,162 #38 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Idaho, explained

Respiratory therapists in Idaho earn a median of $78,460 per year ($37.72 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $63,540, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $95,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $78,460 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $78,460 is worth about $82,162 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #38 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,540
$30.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,460
$37.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,290
$45.81/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $78,460 $82,162
Washington $101,130 $94,503 −$22,670
Oregon $100,560 $97,290 −$22,100
Nevada $85,480 $85,498 −$7,020
Montana $81,190 $85,784 −$2,730
Utah $80,650 $81,577 −$2,190
Wyoming $79,330 $85,585 −$870

Respiratory Therapist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Idaho?

Respiratory therapists in Idaho earn a median of $78,460 per year ($37.72 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Idaho pay respiratory therapists well?

At $78,460, Idaho pays 5% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 820 work in the state.

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