How much does a respiratory therapist make in Memphis?
$66,460a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $31.95 an hour or $5,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,430Median: $66,460Highest 10%: $88,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $65,040 | $31.27 | |
| Median | $66,460 | $31.95 | |
| 75th | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 90th | $88,060 | $42.34 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Clarksville, TN | $79,150 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $74,350 |
| Jackson, TN | $65,310 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,800 |
| Kingsport, TN | $62,740 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $389,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $31.95 ($66,460 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $66,460 against $82,280 nationally, 19% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $72,140, so Memphis pays 8% less.
Where does Memphis rank for respiratory therapist pay?
256 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,060 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.