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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$81,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.22/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
840
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$90,552 #13 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Nebraska, explained

Respiratory therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $81,590 per year ($39.22 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $64,100, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $96,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $81,590 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $81,590 is worth about $90,552 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #13 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,100
$30.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,590
$39.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,180
$46.24/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $81,590 $90,552
Colorado $86,220 $83,666 −$4,630
Wyoming $79,330 $85,585 +$2,260
Missouri $78,390 $86,316 +$3,200
Kansas $76,970 $85,458 +$4,620
Iowa $74,760 $85,185 +$6,830
South Dakota $68,240 $77,032 +$13,350

Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Nebraska?

Respiratory therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $81,590 per year ($39.22 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay respiratory therapists well?

At $81,590, Nebraska pays 1% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 840 work in the state.

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