How much does a respiratory therapist make in Cincinnati?
$81,600a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $39.23 an hour or $6,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.23
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,160Median: $81,600Highest 10%: $99,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,160 | $31.81 | |
| 25th | $76,920 | $36.98 | |
| Median | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 75th | $94,790 | $45.57 | |
| 90th | $99,020 | $47.61 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Toledo, OH | $82,280 |
| Canton, OH | $82,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,860 |
| Dayton, OH | $81,420 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,360 |
| Akron, OH | $78,940 |
| Springfield, OH | $78,020 |
| Lima, OH | $77,570 |
| Youngstown, OH | $75,650 |
| Weirton, WV | $73,840 |
| Mansfield, OH | $72,860 |
| Huntington, WV | $66,040 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $551,300 |
| Surgeon | $437,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $419,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $334,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $317,900 |
| Physician | $315,600 |
| Radiologist | $288,000 |
| Dermatologist | $266,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $261,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $39.23 ($81,600 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $81,600 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,920, so Cincinnati pays 2% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for respiratory therapist pay?
96 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,020 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.