Respiratory Therapist salary in Alabama
What respiratory therapists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$66,150$31.81 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$57,480 – $76,920Top 10%: $81,030+
Jobs2,3501.24× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $67,480 | $32.44 | 790 |
| Huntsville, AL | $64,330 | $30.93 | 270 |
| Mobile, AL | $79,490 | $38.22 | 180 |
| Montgomery, AL | $76,920 | $36.98 | 180 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $77,150 | $37.09 | 150 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $61,690 | $29.66 | 130 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $64,140 | $30.84 | 110 |
| Dothan, AL | $61,290 | $29.46 | 100 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $57,300 | $27.55 | 90 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $74,650 | $35.89 | 80 |
| Gadsden, AL | $62,800 | $30.19 | 70 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $60,810 | $29.24 | 70 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $66,740 | $32.09 | 60 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $60,610 | $29.14 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $72,750 Tennessee · $72,140 New Mexico · $68,870 West Virginia · $68,670 South Dakota · $68,240 Mississippi · $63,270
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Alabama?
Respiratory Therapists in Alabama earned a median of $66,150 a year ($31.81 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $57,480 to $76,920.
Where in Alabama do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Mobile, AL at $79,490.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.