Respiratory Therapists Salary in Nebraska
Respiratory Therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $81,590 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,100; the top 10% earn over $96,180. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Nebraska
How much do respiratory therapists make in Nebraska?
The median is $81,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,100 and the top 10% earn over $96,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.