Respiratory Therapist salary in Pennsylvania
What respiratory therapists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,490$37.74 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$66,940 – $87,620Top 10%: $95,520+
Jobs6,5301.20× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $88,790 | $42.69 | 2,990 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,470 | $36.28 | 1,220 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $79,960 | $38.44 | 490 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $78,750 | $37.86 | 410 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,060 | $38.49 | 230 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $78,380 | $37.68 | 230 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $79,540 | $38.24 | 230 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $77,000 | $37.02 | 210 |
| Reading, PA | $84,330 | $40.54 | 130 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $66,930 | $32.18 | 130 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $76,950 | $37.00 | 120 |
| Erie, PA | $62,480 | $30.04 | 110 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $64,120 | $30.83 | 100 |
| Johnstown, PA | $71,210 | $34.24 | 80 |
| State College, PA | $73,690 | $35.43 | 60 |
| Williamsport, PA | $78,300 | $37.65 | 50 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,980 | $28.84 | 40 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $79,910 | $38.42 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330 Oklahoma · $78,800 Idaho · $78,460 Missouri · $78,390 South Carolina · $77,740
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Pennsylvania?
Respiratory Therapists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $78,490 a year ($37.74 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $66,940 to $87,620.
Where in Pennsylvania do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $88,790.
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.