How much does a respiratory therapist make in Delaware?
$91,080a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Delaware. That is $43.79 an hour or $7,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.79
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,210Median: $91,080Highest 10%: $109,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,210 | $38.08 | |
| 25th | $82,880 | $39.85 | |
| Median | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| 75th | $97,000 | $46.63 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.83 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,790 |
| Dover, DE | $84,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 9. Alaska | $97,950 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $95,940 |
| 11. Hawaii | $94,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $91,080 |
| 13. Maryland | $88,960 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $86,900 |
| 15. Colorado | $86,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $43.79 ($91,080 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $91,080 against $82,280 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Delaware rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Delaware ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays respiratory therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $88,790 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.