Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Respiratory Therapists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$111,950
  2. 2New York$107,810
  3. 3California$104,820
  4. 4Massachusetts$102,170
  5. 5Washington$101,130
  6. 6New Jersey$100,810
  7. 7Oregon$100,560
  8. 8Minnesota$98,710
  9. 9Alaska$97,950
  10. 10New Hampshire$95,940
  11. 11Hawaii$94,210
  12. 12Delaware$91,080
  13. 13Maryland$88,960
  14. 14Rhode Island$86,900
  15. 15Colorado$86,220