Respiratory Therapist salary in Louisiana
Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana earn a median of $33.72 per hour, about $70,140 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $30.70 and $37.78 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, at $37.52 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $33.72median pay per hour
- $70,140median pay per year
- 2,280employed in Louisiana
- #41of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.73 | $59,760 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $30.70 | $63,860 | $32.89 |
| Median | $33.72 | $70,140 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $37.78 | $78,580 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $40.64 | $84,530 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $37.52 | $78,040 | 150 | 11% above | $40.46 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37.30 | $77,590 | 590 | 11% above | $40.28 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36.59 | $76,100 | 50 | 9% above | $42.62 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $35.86 | $74,580 | 330 | 6% above | $42.30 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35.54 | $73,920 | 110 | 5% above | — |
| Hammond, LA | $35.32 | $73,470 | 60 | 5% above | $41.82 |
| Monroe, LA | $33.56 | $69,800 | 80 | in line with | $40.14 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $32.45 | $67,500 | 290 | 4% below | $35.75 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $31.94 | $66,430 | 110 | 5% below | $37.53 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30.96 | $64,390 | 220 | 8% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $32.67 | $67,960 | 3% below Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $29.48 | $61,320 | 13% below Louisiana |
| Texas | $37.28 | $77,550 | 11% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Louisiana?
The median is $33.72 per hour, about $70,140 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $28.73 and the top 10% earn over $40.64 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA has the highest median at $37.52 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Louisiana ranks 41st of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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