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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$100,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.34/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
1,340
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,290 #4 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Oregon, explained

Respiratory therapists in Oregon earn a median of $100,560 per year ($48.34 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $81,490, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $120,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $100,560 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $100,560 is worth about $97,290 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #4 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,490
$39.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,560
$48.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$120,060
$57.72/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $100,560 $97,290
California $104,820 $94,671 −$4,260
Washington $101,130 $94,503 −$570
Nevada $85,480 $85,498 +$15,080
Idaho $78,460 $82,162 +$22,100

Respiratory Therapist in Oregon: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Oregon?

Respiratory therapists in Oregon earn a median of $100,560 per year ($48.34 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Oregon pay respiratory therapists well?

At $100,560, Oregon pays 22% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,340 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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