Occupation Salary Profile

Respiratory Therapists

SOC Code: 29-1126

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

National Median (BLS)
$80,210
▲ +2.78% Nominal ▼ -0.46% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$73,186
▲ +8.87% Nominal +5.57% Real
Average Base Salary
$83,470
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
11,200
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Respiratory Therapists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $61,650
25th Percentile $67,410
National Median (50th Percentile) $80,210
75th Percentile $97,450
90th Percentile $106,860
P10: $61,650 P50 (Median): $80,210 P90: $106,860
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 10 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $73,186
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +8.87%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +5.57%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $63,368
25th Percentile $67,226
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $73,186
75th Percentile $82,316
90th Percentile $86,332
H-1B P10: $63,368 H-1B P50: $73,186 H-1B P90: $86,332
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Respiratory Therapists roles ($73,186) is -8.8% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($80,210).