How much does a respiratory therapist make in Providence?
$86,660a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $41.66 an hour or $7,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.66
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,240Median: $86,660Highest 10%: $107,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,240 | $35.21 | |
| 25th | $80,330 | $38.62 | |
| Median | $86,660 | $41.66 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 90th | $107,000 | $51.44 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $41.66 ($86,660 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $86,660 against $82,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $86,900, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for respiratory therapist pay?
52 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,000 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.