How much does a respiratory therapist make in Omaha?
$81,270a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $39.07 an hour or $6,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.07
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,100Median: $81,270Highest 10%: $99,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 25th | $69,880 | $33.60 | |
| Median | $81,270 | $39.07 | |
| 75th | $84,880 | $40.81 | |
| 90th | $99,090 | $47.64 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Lincoln, NE | $81,590 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $598,500 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $534,800 |
| Dermatologist | $393,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $343,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $342,600 |
| Neurologist | $316,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $306,400 |
| Physician | $290,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $271,700 |
| Dentist | $225,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $39.07 ($81,270 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $81,270 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $81,590, so Omaha pays 0% more.
Where does Omaha rank for respiratory therapist pay?
107 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,090 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.