Respiratory Therapist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 3K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$65,000
$31.25/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-19.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $81K
3K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,840 |
| 25th percentile | $61,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,000 |
| 75th percentile | $77,480 |
| 90th percentile | $80,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,850 |
| 2023 | $63,250 |
| 2024 | $65,000 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,850 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $63,250 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | $80,241 |