How much does a respiratory therapist make in Pennsylvania?
$78,490a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,440Median: $78,490Highest 10%: $95,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 25th | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| Median | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $87,620 | $42.13 | |
| 90th | $95,520 | $45.92 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,790 |
| Reading, PA | $84,330 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,060 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,960 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $79,910 |
| York, PA | $79,540 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $78,750 |
| Scranton, PA | $78,380 |
| Williamsport, PA | $78,300 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,470 |
| State College, PA | $73,690 |
| Johnstown, PA | $71,210 |
| Erie, PA | $62,480 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 34. Texas | $79,540 |
| 35. Wyoming | $79,330 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $78,800 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $78,490 |
| 38. Idaho | $78,460 |
| 39. Missouri | $78,390 |
| 40. South Carolina | $77,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.74 ($78,490 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $78,490 against $82,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays respiratory therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $88,790 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.