Respiratory Therapist salary in Ohio
What respiratory therapists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$79,920$38.42 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$75,280 – $90,380Top 10%: $97,030+
Jobs6,6401.33× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $80,360 | $38.64 | 1,380 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $81,600 | $39.23 | 1,300 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,860 | $39.36 | 1,220 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $81,420 | $39.15 | 610 |
| Akron, OH | $78,940 | $37.95 | 350 |
| Toledo, OH | $82,280 | $39.56 | 350 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $66,040 | $31.75 | 270 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $75,960 | $36.52 | 270 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $76,070 | $36.57 | 220 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $77,200 | $37.11 | 210 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $82,200 | $39.52 | 180 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $78,450 | $37.72 | 180 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $75,650 | $36.37 | 160 |
| Lima, OH | $77,570 | $37.30 | 90 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $73,840 | $35.50 | 60 |
| Mansfield, OH | $72,860 | $35.03 | 50 |
| Sandusky, OH | $69,360 | $33.35 | 40 |
| Springfield, OH | $78,020 | $37.51 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $80,090 Michigan · $79,850 Arizona · $79,780 Indiana · $79,730 Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Ohio?
Respiratory Therapists in Ohio earned a median of $79,920 a year ($38.42 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $75,280 to $90,380.
Where in Ohio do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Toledo, OH at $82,280.
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.