Respiratory Therapist salary in Rhode Island
Respiratory Therapists in Rhode Island earn a median of $40.19 per hour, about $83,600 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $36.75 and $45.06 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $40.19median pay per hour
- $83,600median pay per year
- 250employed in Rhode Island
- #14of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in Rhode Island: percentiles
| Level | Rhode Island per hour | Rhode Island per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.06 | $66,680 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $36.75 | $76,440 | $32.89 |
| Median | $40.19 | $83,600 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $45.06 | $93,720 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $50.01 | $104,020 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Rhode Island median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $40.05 | $83,300 | 410 | in line with | $39.35 |
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 Rhode Island
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $40.02 | $83,250 | in line with Rhode Island |
| Massachusetts | $46.61 | $96,940 | 16% above Rhode Island |
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Rhode Island?
The median is $40.19 per hour, about $83,600 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $32.06 and the top 10% earn over $50.01 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Rhode Island rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 14th 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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- 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
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 3 postings$51.30/ hr$38–$65
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