How much does a respiratory therapist make in Montana?
$81,190a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Montana. That is $39.03 an hour or $6,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.03
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,800Median: $81,190Highest 10%: $92,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 25th | $67,360 | $32.38 | |
| Median | $81,190 | $39.03 | |
| 75th | $85,320 | $41.02 | |
| 90th | $92,890 | $44.66 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $82,580 |
| Billings, MT | $79,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 23. Maine | $82,470 |
| 24. Nebraska | $81,590 |
| 25. North Dakota | $81,230 |
| 26. Montana | $81,190 |
| 27. Florida | $81,160 |
| 28. Utah | $80,650 |
| 29. North Carolina | $80,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $39.03 ($81,190 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $81,190 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Montana rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Montana ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays respiratory therapists the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $82,580 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.