How much does a respiratory therapist make in Tucson?
$78,320a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $37.65 an hour or $6,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.65
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,440Median: $78,320Highest 10%: $93,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 25th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| Median | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 75th | $82,090 | $39.47 | |
| 90th | $93,390 | $44.90 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $86,220 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $82,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,760 |
| Yuma, AZ | $73,580 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $37.65 ($78,320 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $78,320 against $82,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $79,780, so Tucson pays 2% less.
Where does Tucson rank for respiratory therapist pay?
165 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,390 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.