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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$101,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.62/hr
▲ 23% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
1,860
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,503 #8 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Washington, explained

Respiratory therapists in Washington earn a median of $101,130 per year ($48.62 per hour), which is 23% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $76,080, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $127,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $101,130 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $101,130 is worth about $94,503 in national buying power — ranking Washington #8 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,080
$36.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,130
$48.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,520
$61.31/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $101,130 $94,503
Oregon $100,560 $97,290 +$570
Idaho $78,460 $82,162 +$22,670

Respiratory Therapist in Washington: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Washington?

Respiratory therapists in Washington earn a median of $101,130 per year ($48.62 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Washington pay respiratory therapists well?

At $101,130, Washington pays 23% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,860 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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