How much does a respiratory therapist make in Peoria?
$77,660a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $37.34 an hour or $6,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.34
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,370Median: $77,660Highest 10%: $91,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,370 | $30.95 | |
| 25th | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| Median | $77,660 | $37.34 | |
| 75th | $87,730 | $42.18 | |
| 90th | $91,480 | $43.98 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Kankakee, IL | $84,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,210 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,340 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,640 |
| Paducah, KY | $76,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,460 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,660 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,910 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Pharmacist | $139,900 |
| Veterinarian | $135,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $37.34 ($77,660 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $77,660 against $82,280 nationally, 6% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $84,090, so Peoria pays 8% less.
Where does Peoria rank for respiratory therapist pay?
177 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,480 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.