Respiratory Therapist salary in Delaware
What respiratory therapists earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$91,080$43.79 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$82,880 – $97,000Top 10%: $109,890+
Jobs5001.15× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $88,790 | $42.69 | 2,990 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $80,080 | $38.50 | 120 |
| Dover, DE | $84,410 | $40.58 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $95,940 Hawaii · $94,210 Maryland · $88,960 Rhode Island · $86,900 Colorado · $86,220 Nevada · $85,480
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Delaware?
Respiratory Therapists in Delaware earned a median of $91,080 a year ($43.79 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $82,880 to $97,000.
Where in Delaware do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $88,790.
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.