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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

Respiratory Therapist (TN) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual 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

Historical Respiratory Therapist (Tennessee vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$60,850
2023$63,250
2024$65,000
2025$72,140
Historical salary trend for Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee
YearTennessee MedianNational Median
2022$60,850$70,362
2023$63,250$76,440
2024$65,000$80,241
2025$72,140$83,882

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