Respiratory Therapists Salary in Louisiana
Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana earn a median of $75,240 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,520; the top 10% earn over $91,200. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Louisiana
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Louisiana
How much do respiratory therapists make in Louisiana?
The median is $75,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,520 and the top 10% earn over $91,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.