How much does a respiratory therapist make in Columbus?
$81,860a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $39.36 an hour or $6,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.36
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,300Median: $81,860Highest 10%: $98,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,300 | $32.84 | |
| 25th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| Median | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 75th | $96,070 | $46.19 | |
| 90th | $98,700 | $47.45 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Toledo, OH | $82,280 |
| Canton, OH | $82,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $81,600 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $39.36 ($81,860 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $81,860 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $79,920, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for respiratory therapist pay?
89 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,700 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.