Respiratory Therapists Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #47 of 51 · TN
17.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,300 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $72,140
Employment 3,440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $57,860P25 $63,660 Median $72,140P75 $78,640P90 $88,060
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Tennessee earn between $57,860 and $88,060. 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 Tennessee is $72,300, about 17.2% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $79,150 | $76,110 | 60 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $78,700 | $79,370 | 1,070 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $74,350 | $72,610 | 370 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $72,560 | $69,430 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $66,460 | $71,510 | 670 |
| Jackson, TN | $65,310 | $64,300 | 110 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,950 | $64,990 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,800 | $67,610 | 460 |