Respiratory Therapist salary in Utah
What respiratory therapists earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,650$38.77 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$70,230 – $85,790Top 10%: $101,340+
Jobs1,1700.75× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $78,980 | $37.97 | 640 |
| Ogden, UT | $82,380 | $39.61 | 190 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $78,750 | $37.86 | 170 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
North Dakota · $81,230 Montana · $81,190 Florida · $81,160 North Carolina · $80,090 Ohio · $79,920 Michigan · $79,850
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Nursing Assistants · $39,840 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Utah?
Respiratory Therapists in Utah earned a median of $80,650 a year ($38.77 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $70,230 to $85,790.
Where in Utah do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in Ogden, UT at $82,380.
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.