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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$84,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.48/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,940
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,495 #15 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Respiratory therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $84,210 per year ($40.48 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $70,520, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $100,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $84,210 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $84,210 is worth about $89,495 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #15 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,520
$33.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,210
$40.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,320
$48.23/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $84,210 $89,495
Minnesota $98,710 $100,090 −$14,500
Illinois $84,090 $84,125 +$120
Michigan $79,850 $82,989 +$4,360
Iowa $74,760 $85,185 +$9,450

Respiratory Therapist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Wisconsin?

Respiratory therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $84,210 per year ($40.48 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay respiratory therapists well?

At $84,210, Wisconsin pays 2% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,940 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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