How much does a respiratory therapist make in Mississippi?
$63,270a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Mississippi. That is $30.42 an hour or $5,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.42
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,180Median: $63,270Highest 10%: $80,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 25th | $57,150 | $27.48 | |
| Median | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| 75th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| 90th | $80,460 | $38.68 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $67,500 |
| Gulfport, MS | $66,660 |
| Memphis, TN | $66,460 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $60,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 48. West Virginia | $68,670 |
| 49. South Dakota | $68,240 |
| 50. Alabama | $66,150 |
| 51. Mississippi | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $30.42 ($63,270 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $63,270 against $82,280 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays respiratory therapists the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $67,500 a year.
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.