OK · Midwest City · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Midwest City, OK

The median respiratory therapist pay in the Midwest City area is $37.12 per hour ($77,210 a year), with the typical range running from $31.31 to $38.97. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Midwest City and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Midwest City. The free report below lists employers near Midwest City and what they pay.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Midwest City, OK

The metro median is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $36.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 800 respiratory therapists employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.23$62,88022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.31$65,12019% below U.S. median
Median$37.12$77,2104% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.97$81,0601% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.36$92,27015% above U.S. median

How Midwest City ranks

  • 137th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 68th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Oklahoma metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Midwest City

  • Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.12 median hour buys what $41.06 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Midwest City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,336
  • Per year: $66,816
  • Per month: $5,568

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oklahoma City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Midwest City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Midwest City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Midwest City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest
Midwest City, OK
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Oklahoma City, OK8 mi$37.12/hr712,919
Moore, OK11 mi$37.12/hr63,845
Enid, OK71 mi$32.91/hr50,519
Lawton, OK83 mi$36.58/hr90,027
Tulsa, OK95 mi$37.12/hr415,154
Broken Arrow, OK98 mi$37.12/hr122,756

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Respiratory Therapist salary in Oklahoma

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide

Other healthcare roles in Midwest City

Midwest City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Midwest City, OK?

Respiratory Therapists in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $37.12 per hour, about $77,210 a year. The middle half earn between $31.31 and $38.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Midwest City a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?

Oklahoma City ranks 68th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 137th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Midwest City?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Oklahoma City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Midwest City.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Midwest City as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Midwest City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Midwest City is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Midwest City?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Norman Regional Health SystemNorman, OK · 3 postings$35.04/ hr$21–$45
  • CommonSpirit HealthSacramento, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
  • Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63

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2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$35.04High$45

3 RT postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 RT roles

  1. Respiratory Therapist Coordinator - NightsPermanent
    $27.83–$45.46/ hour
    Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Registered Respiratory Therapist - NightsPermanent
    $26.37–$43.71/ hour
    Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK · posted 30+ days ago

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