How much does a respiratory therapist make in Phoenix?
$79,760a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $38.35 an hour or $6,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.35
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 2,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,740Median: $79,760Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,740 | $31.13 | |
| 25th | $69,680 | $33.50 | |
| Median | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| 75th | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $86,220 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $82,200 |
| Tucson, AZ | $78,320 |
| Yuma, AZ | $73,580 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $38.35 ($79,760 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $79,760 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $79,780, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for respiratory therapist pay?
134 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.