Respiratory Therapist salary in Oklahoma
What respiratory therapists earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,800$37.88 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$67,110 – $83,610Top 10%: $95,350+
Jobs2,0001.30× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Oklahoma cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $80,810 | $38.85 | 950 |
| Tulsa, OK | $80,250 | $38.58 | 540 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $74,190 | $35.67 | 130 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $74,010 | $35.58 | 110 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $78,080 | $37.54 | 100 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $76,070 | $36.57 | 90 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $75,520 | $36.31 | 60 |
| Enid, OK | $77,230 | $37.13 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oklahoma
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Indiana · $79,730 Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330 Pennsylvania · $78,490 Idaho · $78,460 Missouri · $78,390
Other healthcare salaries in Oklahoma
Registered Nurses · $82,920 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,710 Nursing Assistants · $35,930 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,320 Medical Assistants · $38,750 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,500 Dental Assistants · $45,740 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $53,300 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,160 Nurse Practitioners · $133,390 Pharmacists · $135,140 Dental Hygienists · $97,580
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Oklahoma?
Respiratory Therapists in Oklahoma earned a median of $78,800 a year ($37.88 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $67,110 to $83,610.
Where in Oklahoma do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Oklahoma City, OK at $80,810.
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.