Respiratory Therapist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 840+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$81,590
$39.23/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-2.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $96K
840 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,100 |
| 25th percentile | $73,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,590 |
| 75th percentile | $86,140 |
| 90th percentile | $96,180 |
Top-Paying Industries for Respiratory Therapist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Respiratory Therapists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Respiratory Therapists in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $138,620 | 50 |
| Educational Services | $97,360 | 800 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $82,630 | 129K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $81,120 | 200 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $80,250 | 4K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,370 |
| 2023 | $69,560 |
| 2024 | $78,880 |
| 2025 | $81,590 |
| 2026 (projected) | $84,393 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,370 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $69,560 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $78,880 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $81,590 | $83,882 |
| 2026 (projected) | $84,393 | $86,764 |
Respiratory Therapist Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $73,600 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $81,590 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $86,140 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $96,180 |
Respiratory Therapist Salary in Other States
Related Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Respiratory Therapist ($81,590 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Respiratory Therapist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NE | $646,300 | +692.1% | $310.72/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | +355.8% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | +319.9% | $164.70/hr |
| Surgeon in NE | $341,410 | +318.4% | $164.14/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | +309.6% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | +202.4% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | +180.2% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | +171.3% | $106.42/hr |
| Dentist in NE | $179,750 | +120.3% | $86.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | +115.7% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | +70.8% | $66.99/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in NE | $138,880 | +70.2% | $66.77/hr |