Respiratory Therapist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 360+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$104,240
$50.115/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+29.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $125K
360 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,630 |
| 25th percentile | $91,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,240 |
| 75th percentile | $110,750 |
| 90th percentile | $125,470 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,820 |
| 2023 | $106,480 |
| 2024 | $104,240 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,820 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $106,480 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $104,240 | $80,241 |