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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$80,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.77/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,170
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,577 #41 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Utah, explained

Respiratory therapists in Utah earn a median of $80,650 per year ($38.77 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $61,860, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $101,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $80,650 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $80,650 is worth about $81,577 in national buying power — ranking Utah #41 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,860
$29.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,650
$38.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,340
$48.72/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $80,650 $81,577
Colorado $86,220 $83,666 −$5,570
Nevada $85,480 $85,498 −$4,830
Arizona $79,780 $79,244 +$870
Wyoming $79,330 $85,585 +$1,320
Idaho $78,460 $82,162 +$2,190
New Mexico $68,870 $74,687 +$11,780

Respiratory Therapist in Utah: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Utah?

Respiratory therapists in Utah earn a median of $80,650 per year ($38.77 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Utah pay respiratory therapists well?

At $80,650, Utah pays 2% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,170 work in the state.

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