How much does a respiratory therapist make in Ohio?
$79,920a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Ohio. That is $38.42 an hour or $6,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.42
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,580Median: $79,920Highest 10%: $97,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| 25th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| Median | $79,920 | $38.42 | |
| 75th | $90,380 | $43.45 | |
| 90th | $97,030 | $46.65 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Toledo, OH | $82,280 |
| Canton, OH | $82,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,860 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $81,600 |
| Dayton, OH | $81,420 |
| Cleveland, OH | $80,360 |
| Akron, OH | $78,940 |
| Springfield, OH | $78,020 |
| Lima, OH | $77,570 |
| Youngstown, OH | $75,650 |
| Weirton, WV | $73,840 |
| Mansfield, OH | $72,860 |
| Sandusky, OH | $69,360 |
| Huntington, WV | $66,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 27. Florida | $81,160 |
| 28. Utah | $80,650 |
| 29. North Carolina | $80,090 |
| 30. Ohio | $79,920 |
| 31. Michigan | $79,850 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Indiana | $79,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $38.42 ($79,920 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $79,920 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Ohio rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Ohio ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays respiratory therapists the most?
Toledo, OH, with a median of $82,280 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.