How much does a respiratory therapist make in Baltimore?
$88,020a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $42.32 an hour or $7,335 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.32
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,310Median: $88,020Highest 10%: $106,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,310 | $32.84 | |
| 25th | $81,920 | $39.38 | |
| Median | $88,020 | $42.32 | |
| 75th | $99,480 | $47.83 | |
| 90th | $106,400 | $51.17 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Washington, DC | $102,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,790 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $74,300 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $42.32 ($88,020 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $88,020 against $82,280 nationally, 7% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $88,960, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for respiratory therapist pay?
46 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,400 or more.
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.