How much does a respiratory therapist make in Lafayette?
$76,210a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $36.64 an hour or $6,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.64
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 199 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,460Median: $76,210Highest 10%: $87,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 25th | $66,320 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 | |
| 75th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 90th | $87,070 | $41.86 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Slidell, LA | $76,680 |
| New Orleans, LA | $76,590 |
| Hammond, LA | $75,990 |
| Monroe, LA | $75,770 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $74,220 |
| Shreveport, LA | $73,940 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $73,680 |
| Alexandria, LA | $71,140 |
| Houma, LA | $62,260 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $300,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $201,100 |
| Dentist | $171,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,600 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Veterinarian | $124,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,900 |
| Occupational Therapist | $85,710 |
| Physical Therapist | $84,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $36.64 ($76,210 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $76,210 against $82,280 nationally, 7% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $75,240, so Lafayette pays 1% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for respiratory therapist pay?
199 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,070 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.