Respiratory Therapist Salary in Washington
Based on 2K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$97,150
$46.707/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+21.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $121K
2K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,320 |
| 25th percentile | $81,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,150 |
| 75th percentile | $105,540 |
| 90th percentile | $121,280 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,250 |
| 2023 | $89,230 |
| 2024 | $97,150 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,250 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $89,230 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $97,150 | $80,241 |