As of May 2008, respiratory therapists earned median annual wages of $52,200. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,920, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $69,800. If you obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in respiratory therapy, you will likely be earning an amount toward the top of this range. (BLS)
California was the highest paying state for respiratory therapists, providing an annual mean wage of $67,970 in May 2010. Colleges, universities, and professional schools paid the highest salaries, which provided an annual mean wage of $66,450 the same year. (BLS)
