Respiratory Therapist salary in Maryland
What respiratory therapists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$88,960$42.77 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$82,920 – $101,340Top 10%: $106,430+
Jobs1,8000.72× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Maryland 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 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,990 | $49.03 | 1,850 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $88,020 | $42.32 | 960 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $81,860 | $39.35 | 80 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $74,300 | $35.72 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Delaware · $91,080 Rhode Island · $86,900 Colorado · $86,220 Nevada · $85,480 Connecticut · $85,230 Wisconsin · $84,210
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Maryland?
Respiratory Therapists in Maryland earned a median of $88,960 a year ($42.77 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $82,920 to $101,340.
Where in Maryland do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $101,990.
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.