Respiratory Therapist Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 7K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$78,490
$37.736/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-6.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $96K
7K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,440 |
| 25th percentile | $66,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,490 |
| 75th percentile | $87,620 |
| 90th percentile | $95,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,860 |
| 2023 | $76,760 |
| 2024 | $76,160 |
| 2025 | $78,490 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,860 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $76,760 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $76,160 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $78,490 | $83,882 |