How much does a respiratory therapist make in Cleveland?
$80,360a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $38.63 an hour or $6,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.63
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,840Median: $80,360Highest 10%: $96,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 25th | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| Median | $80,360 | $38.63 | |
| 75th | $85,960 | $41.33 | |
| 90th | $96,970 | $46.62 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Toledo, OH | $82,280 |
| Canton, OH | $82,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,860 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $81,600 |
| Dayton, OH | $81,420 |
| 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 Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $38.63 ($80,360 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $80,360 against $82,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,920, so Cleveland pays 1% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for respiratory therapist pay?
122 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,970 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.