Respiratory Therapist Salary in Mississippi
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 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.