How much does a respiratory therapist make in Pittsburgh?
$75,470a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $36.28 an hour or $6,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.28
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,030Median: $75,470Highest 10%: $88,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 25th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| 75th | $79,910 | $38.42 | |
| 90th | $88,750 | $42.67 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,790 |
| 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 |
| State College, PA | $73,690 |
| Johnstown, PA | $71,210 |
| Erie, PA | $62,480 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $36.28 ($75,470 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $75,470 against $82,280 nationally, 8% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $78,490, so Pittsburgh pays 4% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for respiratory therapist pay?
210 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,750 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.