How much does a respiratory therapist make in Illinois?
$84,090a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Illinois. That is $40.43 an hour or $7,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.43
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,480Median: $84,090Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $77,440 | $37.23 | |
| Median | $84,090 | $40.43 | |
| 75th | $96,260 | $46.28 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.13 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Kankakee, IL | $84,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,210 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,340 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,660 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,640 |
| Paducah, KY | $76,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,460 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,660 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 16. Nevada | $85,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $85,230 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $84,210 |
| 19. Illinois | $84,090 |
| 20. Vermont | $83,820 |
| 21. Georgia | $83,700 |
| 22. Virginia | $82,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.43 ($84,090 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $84,090 against $82,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays respiratory therapists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $87,060 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.