How much does a respiratory therapist make in Milwaukee?
$89,040a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $42.81 an hour or $7,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.81
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,680Median: $89,040Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 25th | $83,540 | $40.16 | |
| Median | $89,040 | $42.81 | |
| 75th | $98,320 | $47.27 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.37 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,900 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $84,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $81,600 |
| Madison, WI | $81,530 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $80,900 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $42.81 ($89,040 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $89,040 against $82,280 nationally, 8% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,210, so Milwaukee pays 6% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for respiratory therapist pay?
44 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,600 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.