Respiratory Therapists Salary in Maryland
Respiratory Therapists in Maryland earn a median of $88,960 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,550; the top 10% earn over $106,430. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Maryland
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Maryland
How much do respiratory therapists make in Maryland?
The median is $88,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,550 and the top 10% earn over $106,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.