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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$82,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.65/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
520
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$84,977 #28 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Maine, explained

Respiratory therapists in Maine earn a median of $82,470 per year ($39.65 per hour), in line with the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $61,060, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $98,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $82,470 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $82,470 is worth about $84,977 in national buying power — ranking Maine #28 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,060
$29.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,470
$39.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,470
$47.34/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $82,470 $84,977
New Hampshire $95,940 $92,104 −$13,470

Respiratory Therapist in Maine: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Maine?

Respiratory therapists in Maine earn a median of $82,470 per year ($39.65 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Maine pay respiratory therapists well?

At $82,470, Maine pays about the same as the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 520 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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