Respiratory Therapist salary in Oregon
What respiratory therapists earn in Oregon and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,560$48.34 per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$85,310 – $104,360Top 10%: $120,060+
Jobs1,3400.76× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Oregon cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $100,030 | $48.09 | 760 |
| Salem, OR | $104,360 | $50.18 | 130 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $85,930 | $41.31 | 120 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $97,320 | $46.79 | 110 |
| Medford, OR | $102,780 | $49.41 | 90 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $99,800 | $47.98 | 50 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $100,710 | $48.42 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Oregon
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
California · $104,820 Massachusetts · $102,170 Washington · $101,130 New Jersey · $100,810 Minnesota · $98,710 Alaska · $97,950
Other healthcare salaries in Oregon
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $44,410 Registered Nurses · $129,010 Nursing Assistants · $49,830 Medical Assistants · $50,410 Dental Assistants · $59,490 Pharmacy Technicians · $54,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,470 Physicians, All Other · $347,180 Dental Hygienists · $122,080 Pharmacists · $165,960 Physical Therapists · $103,510 Nurse Practitioners · $155,680
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Oregon?
Respiratory Therapists in Oregon earned a median of $100,560 a year ($48.34 an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $85,310 to $104,360.
Where in Oregon do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Salem, OR at $104,360.
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.