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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$85,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.10/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
1,270
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,498 #23 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Nevada, explained

Respiratory therapists in Nevada earn a median of $85,480 per year ($41.10 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $65,150, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $118,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $85,480 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $85,480 is worth about $85,498 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #23 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,150
$31.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,480
$41.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,710
$57.07/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $85,480 $85,498
California $104,820 $94,671 −$19,340
Oregon $100,560 $97,290 −$15,080
Utah $80,650 $81,577 +$4,830
Arizona $79,780 $79,244 +$5,700
Idaho $78,460 $82,162 +$7,020

Respiratory Therapist in Nevada: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Nevada?

Respiratory therapists in Nevada earn a median of $85,480 per year ($41.10 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Nevada pay respiratory therapists well?

At $85,480, Nevada pays 4% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,270 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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