What are the main factors that influence a Respiratory Terapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Respiratory Terapist?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Respiratory Terapist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Respiratory Terapist's salary?

A Respiratory Terapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,276 for beginners, reaching about $70,477 at mid-level, and approach $73,382 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Respiratory Terapist?

Respiratory Terapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Respiratory Terapist roles are District of Columbia $80,333, California $80,028, Massachusetts $78,962. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Respiratory Terapist roles make?

Salaries for Respiratory Terapist level roles vary by specialization: respiratory director: $138,284; Respiratory Manager: $108,260; Respiratory Therapy Supervisor: $95,163; Respiratory Educator: $85,115; Transport Respiratory Therapist: $76,950.

Respiratory Terapist Salary in Maine

How much does a Respiratory Terapist make in Maine?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Respiratory Terapist in Maine is $70,741 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Respiratory Terapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,177
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,467 to $76,727
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,844

10% $56,844

50% (Median) $70,741

90% $82,177

Respiratory Terapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,727	$6,394	$1,476	$37
Average	$70,741	$5,895	$1,360	$34
25th Percentile	$63,467	$5,289	$1,221	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Respiratory Terapist Salaries

A Respiratory Terapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Respiratory Terapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Respiratory Terapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,276
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,836
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,477
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,942
Expert (over 8 years): $73,382

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Respiratory Terapist	$67,276
Intermediate Level Respiratory Terapist	$67,836
Senior Level Respiratory Terapist	$70,477
Specialist Level Respiratory Terapist	$72,942
Expert Level Respiratory Terapist	$73,382

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How Do Respiratory Terapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Respiratory Terapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,333.
California: $80,028.
Massachusetts: $78,962.

District of Columbia $80,333 California $80,028 Massachusetts $78,962 Washington $78,672 New Jersey $78,643 Alaska $78,541 Connecticut $77,540 New York $77,133

Hawaii $75,835 Rhode Island $75,225 Maryland $74,812 Minnesota $74,246 Colorado $74,028 Illinois $73,956 Oregon $73,680 Delaware $73,477

New Hampshire $73,349 Virginia $73,063 Pennsylvania $72,229 Nevada $71,808 North Dakota $71,670 Michigan $71,452 Wisconsin $71,373 Vermont $71,213

Texas $70,770 Maine $70,741 Arizona $70,698 Ohio $70,647 Georgia $69,979 Indiana $69,646 Wyoming $69,580 Utah $69,479

Iowa $69,435 Kansas $69,087 Louisiana $68,985 North Carolina $68,949 Missouri $68,935 Florida $68,652 Montana $68,499 Nebraska $68,354

Kentucky $68,274 South Carolina $67,984 Tennessee $67,803 Idaho $67,730 New Mexico $67,201 Oklahoma $67,085 Alabama $66,656 South Dakota $65,938

Arkansas $65,546 West Virginia $65,336 Mississippi $64,705

Top Paying Cities for Respiratory Terapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $69,621
Harmony: $69,591
Hartland: $69,681

Freedom, ME $69,621

Harmony, ME $69,591

Hartland, ME $69,681

Hinckley, ME $69,747

Jackman, ME $69,410

Kingfield, ME $69,805

Liberty, ME $69,749

Madison, ME $69,898

Monroe, ME $69,520

Morrill, ME $69,641

Newport, ME $69,530

New Portland, ME $69,913

New Sharon, ME $69,829

New Vineyard, ME $69,871

Norridgewock, ME $69,873

North Anson, ME $69,914

North Vassalboro, ME $70,040

Oakland, ME $69,896

Oquossoc, ME $69,662

Palmyra, ME $69,574

Phillips, ME $69,691

Pittsfield, ME $69,687

Plymouth, ME $69,538

Rangeley, ME $69,707

Portland, ME $73,034

Falmouth, ME $72,869

South Portland, ME $73,034

Cape Elizabeth, ME $72,889

Peaks Island, ME $72,959

Cumberland Foreside, ME $72,797

Auburn, ME $71,489

Andover, ME $69,688

Bethel, ME $69,805

Bryant Pond, ME $70,065

Buckfield, ME $70,378

Canton, ME $69,937

Durham, ME $71,941

Danville, ME $71,704

Dixfield, ME $69,792

Dryden, ME $69,872

East Andover, ME $69,709

East Dixfield, ME $69,905

East Livermore, ME $70,318

East Poland, ME $71,574

Stoneham, ME $70,097

East Wilton, ME $70,035

Greene, ME $70,941

Hanover, ME $69,746

Hebron, ME $70,876

Jay, ME $69,919

Lewiston, ME $71,450

Lisbon, ME $71,677

Lisbon Falls, ME $71,566

Livermore, ME $70,202

Livermore Falls, ME $70,157

Greenwood, ME $70,158

Mechanic Falls, ME $71,360

Mexico, ME $69,860

Minot, ME $71,095

Monmouth, ME $70,715

New Gloucester, ME $71,989

Newry, ME $69,616

North Jay, ME $69,885

Leeds, ME $70,544

North Monmouth, ME $70,611

North Turner, ME $70,495

North Waterford, ME $70,422

Norway, ME $70,648

Oxford, ME $71,026

Paris, ME $70,788

Poland, ME $71,585

Roxbury, ME $69,640

Rumford, ME $69,819

Sabattus, ME $71,137

South Paris, ME $70,691

Turner, ME $70,693

Wayne, ME $70,371

Weld, ME $69,691

West Bethel, ME $69,749

Bowdoin, ME $71,128

West Minot, ME $70,992

West Paris, ME $70,409

Peru, ME $69,964

West Poland, ME $71,531

Sumner, ME $70,185

Wilton, ME $69,875

Augusta, ME $70,070

Coopers Mills, ME $70,165

Dresden, ME $70,742

East Winthrop, ME $70,288

Farmingdale, ME $70,482

Gardiner, ME $70,609

Randolph, ME $70,482

Hallowell, ME $70,393

Jefferson, ME $69,924

Kents Hill, ME $70,068

Litchfield, ME $70,818

Manchester, ME $70,206

Mount Vernon, ME $69,899

Whitefield, ME $70,205

Palermo, ME $69,808

Sebasco Estates, ME $71,872

Readfield, ME $70,186

Saint Albans, ME $69,628

South Bristol, ME $70,794

Squirrel Island, ME $71,029

Trevett, ME $71,079

Waldoboro, ME $69,911

Walpole, ME $70,680

Washington, ME $69,736

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $71,155

Southport, ME $71,313

Wiscasset, ME $70,953

Woolwich, ME $71,122

Ellsworth, ME $69,452

Addison, ME $69,367

Gouldsboro, ME $69,429

Bar Harbor, ME $69,560

Beals, ME $69,445

Bernard, ME $69,584

Birch Harbor, ME $69,496

Blue Hill, ME $69,526

Brooklin, ME $69,527

Brooksville, ME $69,526

Calais, ME $69,342

Cherryfield, ME $69,263

Columbia Falls, ME $69,259

Corea, ME $69,432

Cranberry Isles, ME $69,448

Cutler, ME $69,264

Deer Isle, ME $69,591

Dennysville, ME $69,199

East Blue Hill, ME $69,529

East Machias, ME $69,264

Eastport, ME $69,469

Franklin, ME $69,437

Frenchboro, ME $69,409

Grand Lake Stream, ME $69,157

Hancock, ME $69,540

Harborside, ME $69,514

Harrington, ME $69,414

Hulls Cove, ME $69,562

Isle Au Haut, ME $69,409

Islesford, ME $69,554

Jonesboro, ME $69,321

Jonesport, ME $69,384

Little Deer Isle, ME $69,583

Lubec, ME $69,298

Bass Harbor, ME $69,586

Machias, ME $69,334

Machiasport, ME $69,367

Meddybemps, ME $69,156

Milbridge, ME $69,441

Mount Desert, ME $69,508

Northeast Harbor, ME $69,554

Sullivan, ME $69,446

Pembroke, ME $69,263

Perry, ME $69,326

Princeton, ME $69,152

Prospect Harbor, ME $69,503

Robbinston, ME $69,249

Salsbury Cove, ME $69,570

Sargentville, ME $69,546

Seal Cove, ME $69,511

Seal Harbor, ME $69,534

Sedgwick, ME $69,538

Sorrento, ME $69,511

Southwest Harbor, ME $69,572

Steuben, ME $69,403

Stonington, ME $69,598

Sunset, ME $69,358

Surry, ME $69,525

Swans Island, ME $69,463

Wesley, ME $69,066

Whiting, ME $69,245

Winter Harbor, ME $69,443

Baileyville, ME $69,223

Houlton, ME $69,079

Ashland, ME $68,979

Benedicta, ME $68,827

Blaine, ME $69,062

Bridgewater, ME $68,898

Caribou, ME $69,204

Clayton Lake, ME $69,078

Crouseville, ME $69,123

Eagle Lake, ME $69,057

Easton, ME $69,133

Estcourt Station, ME $69,107

Fort Fairfield, ME $69,169

Fort Kent, ME $69,200

Fort Kent Mills, ME $69,141

Frenchville, ME $69,219

Grand Isle, ME $69,124

Island Falls, ME $68,834

Limestone, ME $69,149

Madawaska, ME $69,334

Mapleton, ME $69,041

Richmond, ME $70,857

South China, ME $69,879

South Gardiner, ME $70,695

Vienna, ME $69,773

Windsor, ME $69,839

Winthrop, ME $70,486

Bangor, ME $69,501

Abbot, ME $69,513

Aurora, ME $69,135

Bradford, ME $69,469

Bradley, ME $69,471

Brewer, ME $69,497

Brookton, ME $68,901

Brownville, ME $69,269

Brownville Junction, ME $69,697

Bucksport, ME $69,492

Burlington, ME $69,244

Greenbush, ME $69,403

Carmel, ME $69,503

Castine, ME $69,647

Charleston, ME $69,482

Danforth, ME $69,016

Dover Foxcroft, ME $69,522

Corinth, ME $69,494

Eddington, ME $69,478

Holden, ME $69,484

East Millinocket, ME $69,194

East Orland, ME $69,485

Etna, ME $69,518

Exeter, ME $69,506

Frankfort, ME $69,504

Greenville, ME $69,104

Greenville Junction, ME $69,330

Guilford, ME $69,494

Hampden, ME $69,501

Howland, ME $69,336

Hudson, ME $69,489

Kenduskeag, ME $69,496

Kingman, ME $68,943

Lagrange, ME $69,417

Lambert Lake, ME $69,025

Lee, ME $69,228

Levant, ME $69,500

Lincoln, ME $69,223

Mattawamkeag, ME $68,997

Medway, ME $69,015

Milford, ME $69,460

Millinocket, ME $68,911

Milo, ME $69,400

Monson, ME $69,506

Olamon, ME $69,423

Old Town, ME $69,471

Orono, ME $69,490

Orient, ME $68,949

Orland, ME $69,485

Orrington, ME $69,493

Passadumkeag, ME $69,383

Penobscot, ME $69,487

Rockwood, ME $69,210

Sangerville, ME $69,554

Sebec, ME $69,443

Shirley Mills, ME $69,463

Springfield, ME $69,046

Stetson, ME $69,511

Stillwater, ME $69,492

Topsfield, ME $68,960

Vanceboro, ME $69,020

Waite, ME $69,055

West Enfield, ME $69,366

Winn, ME $69,090

Winterport, ME $69,501

Wytopitlock, ME $68,846

Bath, ME $71,614

Alna, ME $70,474

Boothbay, ME $70,952

Boothbay Harbor, ME $71,113

Bristol, ME $70,524

Chamberlain, ME $70,644

Damariscotta, ME $70,479

East Boothbay, ME $71,004

Friendship, ME $70,071

Georgetown, ME $71,523

Isle Of Springs, ME $70,955

Bremen, ME $70,328

Newcastle, ME $70,508

New Harbor, ME $70,756

Nobleboro, ME $70,228

Edgecomb, ME $70,748

Pemaquid, ME $70,687

Phippsburg, ME $71,812

Cushing, ME $69,842

Round Pond, ME $70,511

Sandy Point, ME $69,499

Searsmont, ME $69,665

Searsport, ME $69,511

Shawmut, ME $69,963

Skowhegan, ME $69,810

Smithfield, ME $69,847

Solon, ME $69,810

Stockton Springs, ME $69,499

Stratton, ME $69,752

Strong, ME $69,812

Temple, ME $69,785

West Forks, ME $69,382

Thorndike, ME $69,571

Troy, ME $69,551

Unity, ME $69,638

Vassalboro, ME $69,852

West Farmington, ME $70,055

Berwick, ME $74,247

Cape Neddick, ME $74,813

Eliot, ME $75,804

Kittery, ME $76,024

Kittery Point, ME $75,452

North Berwick, ME $73,675

Ogunquit, ME $74,344

South Berwick, ME $74,995

York, ME $75,423

York Beach, ME $75,062

York Harbor, ME $75,443

Acton, ME $71,572

Alfred, ME $72,586

Bailey Island, ME $72,290

Bar Mills, ME $72,470

Biddeford, ME $72,494

Biddeford Pool, ME $72,495

Bowdoinham, ME $71,078

Bridgton, ME $70,957

Brownfield, ME $70,894

Brunswick, ME $71,917

Bustins Island, ME $72,425

Cape Porpoise, ME $72,819

Casco, ME $71,801

Center Lovell, ME $70,433

Chebeague Island, ME $72,584

Cliff Island, ME $72,742

Cornish, ME $71,711

Cumberland Center, ME $72,660

Denmark, ME $70,884

East Baldwin, ME $71,894

Lebanon, ME $73,091

East Parsonsfield, ME $71,333

Sebago, ME $71,711

East Waterboro, ME $72,257

Freeport, ME $72,293

Fryeburg, ME $70,528

Gorham, ME $72,596

Gray, ME $72,154

Harrison, ME $70,568

Hiram, ME $71,489

Hollis Center, ME $72,347

Kennebunk, ME $72,874

Kennebunkport, ME $72,598

Parsonsfield, ME $71,331

Limerick, ME $71,992

Limington, ME $71,973

Long Island, ME $72,866

Lovell, ME $70,332

Moody, ME $73,769

Naples, ME $71,502

Newfield, ME $71,875

North Bridgton, ME $70,993

North Waterboro, ME $72,131

Windham, ME $72,523

Ocean Park, ME $72,551

Old Orchard Beach, ME $72,599

Orrs Island, ME $72,228

Porter, ME $71,091

Pownal, ME $72,181

Scarborough, ME $72,844

Raymond, ME $72,028

Saco, ME $72,555

Sanford, ME $72,925

Sebago Lake, ME $71,973

Shapleigh, ME $72,248

South Casco, ME $72,070

South Freeport, ME $72,257

Harpswell, ME $72,214

South Windham, ME $72,658

Springvale, ME $72,500

Standish, ME $72,274

Steep Falls, ME $72,118

Topsham, ME $71,671

Waterboro, ME $72,391

Waterford, ME $70,491

Wells, ME $73,626

West Baldwin, ME $71,767

Westbrook, ME $72,864

Buxton, ME $72,475

West Kennebunk, ME $72,836

West Newfield, ME $71,522

Yarmouth, ME $72,592

North Yarmouth, ME $72,441

Mars Hill, ME $69,130

Monticello, ME $68,991

New Limerick, ME $69,036

New Sweden, ME $69,128

Oakfield, ME $68,964

Oxbow, ME $68,683

Patten, ME $68,727

Perham, ME $69,081

Portage, ME $69,044

Presque Isle, ME $69,221

Saint Agatha, ME $69,186

Saint David, ME $69,172

Saint Francis, ME $69,079

Sheridan, ME $68,998

Sherman, ME $68,895

Stacyville, ME $68,809

Sinclair, ME $69,057

Smyrna Mills, ME $68,851

Wallagrass, ME $69,134

Stockholm, ME $69,067

Van Buren, ME $69,153

Washburn, ME $69,126

Westfield, ME $69,031

Rockland, ME $69,803

Camden, ME $69,797

Glen Cove, ME $69,773

Hope, ME $69,771

Islesboro, ME $69,591

Lincolnville, ME $69,649

Lincolnville Center, ME $69,651

Matinicus, ME $69,533

Monhegan, ME $70,276

North Haven, ME $69,581

Owls Head, ME $69,675

Port Clyde, ME $70,066

Rockport, ME $69,780

South Thomaston, ME $69,677

Spruce Head, ME $69,718

Tenants Harbor, ME $69,920

Thomaston, ME $69,727

Union, ME $69,767

Vinalhaven, ME $69,581

Warren, ME $69,694

West Rockport, ME $69,788

Waterville, ME $69,942

Albion, ME $69,831

Anson, ME $69,879

Athens, ME $69,684

Belfast, ME $69,649

Belgrade, ME $69,809

Belgrade Lakes, ME $69,737

Bingham, ME $69,678

Brooks, ME $69,535

Burnham, ME $69,604

Cambridge, ME $69,588

Canaan, ME $69,704

Caratunk, ME $69,546

China Village, ME $70,022

Clinton, ME $69,727

Corinna, ME $69,535

Detroit, ME $69,558

Dexter, ME $69,627

Dixmont, ME $69,525

East Newport, ME $69,533

East Vassalboro, ME $69,893

Eustis, ME $69,470

Fairfield, ME $69,845

Farmington, ME $69,902

Garland, ME $69,498

Farmington Falls, ME $70,015

Respiratory Terapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Respiratory Terapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Respiratory Terapist positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Respiratory Terapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Respiratory Terapist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$84,890	$41.0	20%

Respiratory Terapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Respiratory Terapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$63,467

Average $70,741/year

$76,727

$5,289

Average $5,895/month

$6,394

$1,221

Average $1,360/week

$1,476

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,727	$6,394	$1,476	$37
Average	$70,741	$5,895	$1,360	$34
25th Percentile	$63,467	$5,289	$1,221	$31

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