Respiratory Therapists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #21 of 51 · IL
2.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $84,920 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $84,090
Employment 4,880
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,480P25 $77,440 Median $84,090P75 $96,260P90 $100,100
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Illinois earn between $64,480 and $100,100. 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 Illinois is $84,920, about 2.7% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $87,060 | $88,400 | 3,620 |
| Kankakee, IL | $84,490 | $84,170 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,340 | $81,810 | 140 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,660 | $77,810 | 210 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,640 | $79,090 | 160 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,480 | $76,550 | 140 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $76,730 | $76,030 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,490 | $79,850 | 70 |