Respiratory Therapist salary in Mississippi
What respiratory therapists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,270$30.42 per hour
vs U.S.−23%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$57,150 – $75,850Top 10%: $80,460+
Jobs1,6701.60× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,460 | $31.95 | 670 |
| Jackson, MS | $67,500 | $32.45 | 510 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,690 | $30.62 | 310 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $53,770 | $25.85 | 220 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $66,660 | $32.05 | 190 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $60,170 | $28.93 | 120 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,010 | $30.30 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,160 | $29.89 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $72,750 Tennessee · $72,140 New Mexico · $68,870 West Virginia · $68,670 South Dakota · $68,240 Alabama · $66,150
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Mississippi?
Respiratory Therapists in Mississippi earned a median of $63,270 a year ($30.42 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $57,150 to $75,850.
Where in Mississippi do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Jackson, MS at $67,500.
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.