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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$63,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.42/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,670
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,763 #51 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Mississippi, explained

Respiratory therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $63,270 per year ($30.42 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $50,180, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $80,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $63,270 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $63,270 is worth about $72,763 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,180
$24.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,270
$30.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,460
$38.68/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $63,270 $72,763
Louisiana $75,240 $85,299 −$11,970
Arkansas $73,870 $84,970 −$10,600
Tennessee $72,140 $78,524 −$8,870
Alabama $66,150 $74,474 −$2,880

Respiratory Therapist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Mississippi?

Respiratory therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $63,270 per year ($30.42 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay respiratory therapists well?

At $63,270, Mississippi pays 23% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,670 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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