How much does a respiratory therapist make in Springfield?
$78,340a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $37.66 an hour or $6,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.66
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,480Median: $78,340Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $68,920 | $33.13 | |
| Median | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.13 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.02 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Kankakee, IL | $84,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,210 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,660 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,640 |
| Paducah, KY | $76,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,460 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,660 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,910 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $37.66 ($78,340 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $78,340 against $82,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $84,090, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for respiratory therapist pay?
164 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.