How much does a respiratory therapist make in Wisconsin?
$84,210a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Wisconsin. That is $40.49 an hour or $7,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,520Median: $84,210Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,520 | $33.90 | |
| 25th | $78,800 | $37.88 | |
| Median | $84,210 | $40.49 | |
| 75th | $96,510 | $46.40 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $89,040 |
| Racine, WI | $86,460 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $84,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $81,600 |
| Madison, WI | $81,530 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $80,900 |
| Kenosha, WI | $77,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 15. Colorado | $86,220 |
| 16. Nevada | $85,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $85,230 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $84,210 |
| 19. Illinois | $84,090 |
| 20. Vermont | $83,820 |
| 21. Georgia | $83,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $40.49 ($84,210 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $84,210 against $82,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays respiratory therapists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $100,900 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.