How much does a respiratory therapist make in Tulsa?
$80,250a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $38.58 an hour or $6,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.58
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,020Median: $80,250Highest 10%: $95,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,020 | $30.78 | |
| 25th | $66,970 | $32.20 | |
| Median | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| 75th | $84,440 | $40.60 | |
| 90th | $95,230 | $45.78 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $80,810 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $78,080 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $377,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $350,200 |
| Physician | $259,200 |
| Physician | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $212,200 |
| Pediatrician | $208,000 |
| Dentist | $165,300 |
| Pharmacist | $140,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $139,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $38.58 ($80,250 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $80,250 against $82,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $78,800, so Tulsa pays 2% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for respiratory therapist pay?
123 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,230 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.