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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$78,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.88/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
2,000
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,705 #14 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Oklahoma, explained

Respiratory therapists in Oklahoma earn a median of $78,800 per year ($37.88 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $64,380, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $95,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $78,800 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $78,800 is worth about $89,705 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #14 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,380
$30.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,800
$37.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,350
$45.84/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $78,800 $89,705
Colorado $86,220 $83,666 −$7,420
Texas $79,540 $81,952 −$740
Missouri $78,390 $86,316 +$410
Kansas $76,970 $85,458 +$1,830
Arkansas $73,870 $84,970 +$4,930
New Mexico $68,870 $74,687 +$9,930

Respiratory Therapist in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Oklahoma?

Respiratory therapists in Oklahoma earn a median of $78,800 per year ($37.88 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay respiratory therapists well?

At $78,800, Oklahoma pays 4% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 2,000 work in the state.

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