Respiratory Therapist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 250+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$83,600
$40.192/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+4.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $104K
250 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,690 |
| 25th percentile | $76,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $83,600 |
| 75th percentile | $93,720 |
| 90th percentile | $104,010 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,170 |
| 2023 | $79,880 |
| 2024 | $83,600 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,170 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $79,880 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $83,600 | $80,241 |