Respiratory Therapists Salary in Mississippi
Respiratory Therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $63,270 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,180; the top 10% earn over $80,460. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Mississippi
How much do respiratory therapists make in Mississippi?
The median is $63,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,180 and the top 10% earn over $80,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.