Respiratory Therapist Salary in Nebraska
Based on 820+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$78,880
$37.923/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-1.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $86K
820 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,660 |
| 25th percentile | $65,970 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,880 |
| 75th percentile | $80,390 |
| 90th percentile | $85,870 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,370 |
| 2023 | $69,560 |
| 2024 | $78,880 |
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,370 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $69,560 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $78,880 | $80,241 |