How much does a respiratory therapist make in Madison?
$81,530a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $39.20 an hour or $6,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.20
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,960Median: $81,530Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 25th | $80,520 | $38.71 | |
| Median | $81,530 | $39.20 | |
| 75th | $98,300 | $47.26 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $89,040 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $84,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $81,600 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $80,900 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $39.20 ($81,530 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $81,530 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,210, so Madison pays 3% less.
Where does Madison rank for respiratory therapist pay?
101 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.