Respiratory Therapists salary
in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Middle 50%
- $72,140–$83,660
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #83 of 139
Respiratory Therapists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $78,700 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and 9% above the TN statewide median of $72,140. It ranks #83 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,070 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Respiratory Therapists pay in other TN metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $74,350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,800 |
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Questions
What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Nashville?
The BLS median is $78,700 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,070 jobs pay between $72,140 and $83,660. The 10th percentile is $65,040 and the 90th is $97,040.
Is Nashville a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and 9% above the TN statewide median of $72,140. It ranks #83 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make an hour in Nashville?
About $37.84 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,700 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $34.68–$40.22 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.