Respiratory Therapist Salary in Louisiana
Based on 2K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$70,140
$33.721/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $85K
2K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,760 |
| 25th percentile | $63,860 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $70,140 |
| 75th percentile | $78,590 |
| 90th percentile | $84,540 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,720 |
| 2023 | $65,890 |
| 2024 | $70,140 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,720 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $65,890 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $70,140 | $80,241 |