How much does a respiratory therapist make in Alabama?
$66,150a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Alabama. That is $31.80 an hour or $5,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.80
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,250Median: $66,150Highest 10%: $81,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| 25th | $57,480 | $27.63 | |
| Median | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| 75th | $76,920 | $36.98 | |
| 90th | $81,030 | $38.96 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $79,490 |
| Columbus, GA | $77,150 |
| Montgomery, AL | $76,920 |
| Daphne, AL | $74,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | $67,480 |
| Anniston, AL | $66,740 |
| Huntsville, AL | $64,330 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $64,140 |
| Gadsden, AL | $62,800 |
| Dothan, AL | $61,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 47. New Mexico | $68,870 |
| 48. West Virginia | $68,670 |
| 49. South Dakota | $68,240 |
| 50. Alabama | $66,150 |
| 51. Mississippi | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $31.80 ($66,150 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $66,150 against $82,280 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Alabama ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays respiratory therapists the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $79,490 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.