Median pay$94,210$45.30 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$86,150 – $102,170Top 10%: $102,780+
Jobs5100.91× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Hawaii cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $94,210 | $45.30 | 440 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $90,250 | $43.39 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Hawaii
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
Registered Nurses · $136,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,110 Nursing Assistants · $45,350 Medical Assistants · $48,410 Psychiatric Technicians · $55,150 Dental Assistants · $44,720 Physicians, All Other · $339,290 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,760 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $48,620 Massage Therapists · $81,280 Pharmacists · $163,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $66,020
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Hawaii?
Respiratory Therapists in Hawaii earned a median of $94,210 a year ($45.30 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $86,150 to $102,170.
Where in Hawaii do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Hawaii, pay was highest in Urban Honolulu, HI at $94,210.
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.