Respiratory Therapist Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 6K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$76,160
$36.615/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-5.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $97K
6K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,440 |
| 25th percentile | $64,390 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,160 |
| 75th percentile | $81,390 |
| 90th percentile | $97,490 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,860 |
| 2023 | $76,760 |
| 2024 | $76,160 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,860 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $76,760 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $76,160 | $80,241 |