Respiratory Therapist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 3K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$72,140
$34.683/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-14.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $88K
3K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,860 |
| 25th percentile | $63,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,140 |
| 75th percentile | $78,640 |
| 90th percentile | $88,060 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,850 |
| 2023 | $63,250 |
| 2024 | $65,000 |
| 2025 | $72,140 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,850 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $63,250 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $72,140 | $83,882 |