Respiratory Therapists Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
22% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,120 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $63,270
Employment 1,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,180P25 $57,150 Median $63,270P75 $75,850P90 $80,460
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Mississippi earn between $50,180 and $80,460. 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 Mississippi is $68,120, about 22% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $67,500 | $78,820 | 510 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $66,660 | $69,830 | 190 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,690 | $62,870 | 310 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $63,010 | $64,010 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,160 | $63,820 | 110 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $60,170 | $58,510 | 120 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $53,770 | $58,350 | 220 |