Respiratory Therapist salary in Arizona
What respiratory therapists earn in Arizona and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$79,780$38.36 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$70,680 – $86,070Top 10%: $99,180+
Jobs3,5001.20× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Arizona cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $79,760 | $38.34 | 2,600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $78,320 | $37.66 | 540 |
| Yuma, AZ | $73,580 | $35.37 | 80 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $78,890 | $37.93 | 80 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $82,200 | $39.52 | 60 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $86,220 | $41.45 | 60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $78,600 | $37.79 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arizona
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $80,090 Ohio · $79,920 Michigan · $79,850 Indiana · $79,730 Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330
Other healthcare salaries in Arizona
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,420 Registered Nurses · $99,500 Medical Assistants · $45,940 Nursing Assistants · $44,780 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,640 Dental Assistants · $49,000 Psychiatric Technicians · $45,640 Nurse Practitioners · $134,420 Pharmacists · $146,930 Physicians, All Other · $312,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $77,070 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,530
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Arizona?
Respiratory Therapists in Arizona earned a median of $79,780 a year ($38.36 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $70,680 to $86,070.
Where in Arizona do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Arizona, pay was highest in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ at $86,220.
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.