How much does a respiratory therapist make in Rhode Island?
$86,900a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Rhode Island. That is $41.78 an hour or $7,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.78
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,240Median: $86,900Highest 10%: $122,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,240 | $35.21 | |
| 25th | $83,040 | $39.92 | |
| Median | $86,900 | $41.78 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 90th | $122,100 | $58.71 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $86,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 11. Hawaii | $94,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $91,080 |
| 13. Maryland | $88,960 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $86,900 |
| 15. Colorado | $86,220 |
| 16. Nevada | $85,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $85,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $41.78 ($86,900 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $86,900 against $82,280 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays respiratory therapists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $86,660 a year.
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.