Respiratory Therapist salary in Maine
What respiratory therapists earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$82,470$39.65 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$72,540 – $86,530Top 10%: $98,470+
Jobs5200.90× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $86,440 | $41.56 | 200 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $76,700 | $36.88 | 120 |
| Bangor, ME | $81,020 | $38.95 | 70 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $75,690 | $36.39 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Georgia · $83,700 Virginia · $82,910 Nebraska · $81,590 North Dakota · $81,230 Montana · $81,190 Florida · $81,160
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 Nursing Assistants · $47,070 Medical Assistants · $47,580 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,400 Physical Therapists · $99,720 Nurse Practitioners · $130,260 Dental Assistants · $60,070 Pharmacists · $140,930 Physicians, All Other · $419,410 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $68,690 Occupational Therapists · $84,310
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Maine?
Respiratory Therapists in Maine earned a median of $82,470 a year ($39.65 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $72,540 to $86,530.
Where in Maine do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Portland-South Portland, ME at $86,440.
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.