Respiratory Therapist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 840+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$81,590
$39.226/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 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,370 |
| 2023 | $69,560 |
| 2024 | $78,880 |
| 2025 | $81,590 |
| 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 |