How much does a respiratory therapist make in Arizona?
$79,780a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Arizona. That is $38.36 an hour or $6,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.36
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,780Median: $79,780Highest 10%: $99,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| 25th | $70,680 | $33.98 | |
| Median | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 75th | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 90th | $99,180 | $47.68 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $86,220 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $82,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,760 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $78,600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $78,320 |
| Yuma, AZ | $73,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 29. North Carolina | $80,090 |
| 30. Ohio | $79,920 |
| 31. Michigan | $79,850 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Indiana | $79,730 |
| 34. Texas | $79,540 |
| 35. Wyoming | $79,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $38.36 ($79,780 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $79,780 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Arizona rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays respiratory therapists the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $86,220 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.