How much does a respiratory therapist make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $42.69 an hour or $7,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.69
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 2,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,730 | $32.56 | |
| 25th | $75,520 | $36.31 | |
| Median | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 75th | $97,000 | $46.63 | |
| 90th | $103,600 | $49.83 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Reading, PA | $84,330 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,060 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,960 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $42.69 ($88,790 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $88,790 against $82,280 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $78,490, so Philadelphia pays 13% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for respiratory therapist pay?
45 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,600 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.