Respiratory Therapist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 260+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$86,900
$41.779/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
+3.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $122K
260 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,240 |
| 25th percentile | $83,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,900 |
| 75th percentile | $102,500 |
| 90th percentile | $122,120 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,170 |
| 2023 | $79,880 |
| 2024 | $83,600 |
| 2025 | $86,900 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,170 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $79,880 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $83,600 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $86,900 | $83,882 |