How much does a respiratory therapist make in Seattle?
$104,200a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $50.11 an hour or $8,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.11
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,450Median: $104,200Highest 10%: $128,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 25th | $85,230 | $40.98 | |
| Median | $104,200 | $50.11 | |
| 75th | $121,200 | $58.26 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.83 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Portland, OR | $100,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $98,320 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $50.11 ($104,200 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $104,200 against $82,280 nationally, 27% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $101,100, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for respiratory therapist pay?
18 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,600 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.