Respiratory Therapist Salary in Illinois
Based on 5K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$81,310
$39.091/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+1.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $97K
5K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,430 |
| 25th percentile | $74,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,310 |
| 75th percentile | $92,260 |
| 90th percentile | $97,310 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,320 |
| 2023 | $78,980 |
| 2024 | $81,310 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,320 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $78,980 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $81,310 | $80,241 |