How much does a respiratory therapist make in Las Vegas?
$85,110a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $40.92 an hour or $7,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.92
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,140Median: $85,110Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| 25th | $73,730 | $35.45 | |
| Median | $85,110 | $40.92 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.00 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.73 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Reno, NV | $105,100 |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $727,000 |
| Dermatologist | $419,400 |
| Ophthalmologist | $332,700 |
| Surgeon | $326,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $251,600 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Podiatrist | $205,000 |
| Dentist | $162,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $40.92 ($85,110 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
Yes: $85,110 against $82,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $85,480, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.
Where does Las Vegas rank for respiratory therapist pay?
64 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,200 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.