Respiratory Therapist salary in Nebraska
What respiratory therapists earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$81,590$39.22 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$73,600 – $86,140Top 10%: $96,180+
Jobs8400.91× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $81,270 | $39.07 | 460 |
| Lincoln, NE | $81,590 | $39.22 | 150 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $83,510 | $40.15 | 130 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $82,080 | $39.46 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $63,800 | $30.67 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Virginia · $82,910 Maine · $82,470 North Dakota · $81,230 Montana · $81,190 Florida · $81,160 Utah · $80,650
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Physical Therapists · $97,090 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Nebraska?
Respiratory Therapists in Nebraska earned a median of $81,590 a year ($39.22 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $73,600 to $86,140.
Where in Nebraska do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Lincoln, NE at $81,590.
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.