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Respiratory Therapists Salary in Arizona
Ranked #28 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Arizona earn between $64,780 and $99,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in Arizona is $80,980, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $86,220 | $84,490 | 60 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $82,200 | $79,150 | 60 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $79,760 | $81,710 | 2,600 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $78,890 | $80,060 | 80 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $78,600 | $78,060 | 40 |
| Tucson, AZ | $78,320 | $77,910 | 540 |
| Yuma, AZ | $73,580 | $78,040 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Arizona?
The median respiratory therapists salary in Arizona is $79,780 per year (mean $80,980), and about 80% earn between $64,780 and $99,180.
How much do respiratory therapists make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for respiratory therapists?
Arizona ranks #28 of 51 states for respiratory therapists pay. Its mean salary of $80,980 is about 7.2% below the U.S. average of $87,300.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay respiratory therapists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for respiratory therapists are Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ ($86,220), Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ ($82,200), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($79,760), by median annual wage.