Respiratory Therapist salary in Louisiana
What respiratory therapists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,240$36.17 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$64,440 – $80,150Top 10%: $91,200+
Jobs2,5201.45× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $76,590 | $36.82 | 620 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $74,220 | $35.68 | 320 |
| Lafayette, LA | $76,210 | $36.64 | 290 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $73,940 | $35.55 | 280 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $76,680 | $36.87 | 230 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $62,260 | $29.93 | 120 |
| Alexandria, LA | $71,140 | $34.20 | 110 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $67,060 | $32.24 | 110 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $70,790 | $34.03 | 100 |
| Monroe, LA | $75,770 | $36.43 | 90 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $72,740 | $34.97 | 90 |
| Hammond, LA | $75,990 | $36.54 | 80 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $73,680 | $35.42 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $77,740 Kansas · $76,970 Iowa · $74,760 Arkansas · $73,870 Kentucky · $72,750 Tennessee · $72,140
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Louisiana?
Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana earned a median of $75,240 a year ($36.17 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $64,440 to $80,150.
Where in Louisiana do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA at $76,680.
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.