Respiratory Therapist salary in Washington
What respiratory therapists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$101,130$48.62 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$84,870 – $106,150Top 10%: $127,520+
Jobs1,8600.58× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104,220 | $50.11 | 1,130 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $100,030 | $48.09 | 760 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $101,630 | $48.86 | 90 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $98,320 | $47.27 | 60 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $95,540 | $45.93 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
California · $104,820 Massachusetts · $102,170 New Jersey · $100,810 Oregon · $100,560 Minnesota · $98,710 Alaska · $97,950
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Washington?
Respiratory Therapists in Washington earned a median of $101,130 a year ($48.62 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $84,870 to $106,150.
Where in Washington do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $104,220.
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.