Respiratory Therapist salary in Alaska
What respiratory therapists earn in Alaska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,950$47.09 per hour
vs U.S.+19%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$84,560 – $101,280Top 10%: $114,590+
Jobs1800.62× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Alaska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $97,950 | $47.09 | 130 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $101,280 | $48.69 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alaska
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Washington · $101,130 New Jersey · $100,810 Oregon · $100,560 Minnesota · $98,710 New Hampshire · $95,940 Hawaii · $94,210
Other healthcare salaries in Alaska
Registered Nurses · $109,480 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,740 Medical Assistants · $52,560 Nursing Assistants · $46,370 Dental Assistants · $57,710 Medical Records Specialists · $61,090 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $54,070 Pharmacy Technicians · $52,640 Dental Hygienists · $132,690 Family Medicine Physicians · $323,490 Nurse Practitioners · $155,170 Physician Assistants · $150,700
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Alaska?
Respiratory Therapists in Alaska earned a median of $97,950 a year ($47.09 an hour) in May 2025, 19% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $84,560 to $101,280.
Where in Alaska do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Alaska, pay was highest in Anchorage, AK at $97,950.
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.