How much does a respiratory therapist make in Portland?
$86,440a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $41.56 an hour or $7,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.56
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,210Median: $86,440Highest 10%: $107,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,210 | $31.35 | |
| 25th | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| Median | $86,440 | $41.56 | |
| 75th | $96,340 | $46.32 | |
| 90th | $107,500 | $51.70 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Bangor, ME | $81,020 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $41.56 ($86,440 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $86,440 against $82,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $82,470, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for respiratory therapist pay?
54 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,500 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.