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Respiratory Therapists salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Respiratory Therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $79,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,600 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and in line with the AZ statewide median of $79,780. It ranks #74 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.

RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS · PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$64,740P25$69,680MEDIAN$79,760P75$86,630P90$100,360
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$63,660P25$74,520MEDIAN$82,280P75$98,730P90$118,050
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What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Phoenix?

The BLS median is $79,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,600 jobs pay between $69,680 and $86,630. The 10th percentile is $64,740 and the 90th is $100,360.

Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?

That is 3% below the U.S. median of $82,280 and in line with the AZ statewide median of $79,780. It ranks #74 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

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.