Respiratory Therapists Salary in Ohio
Respiratory Therapists in Ohio earn a median of $79,920 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,640
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,580; the top 10% earn over $97,030. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Ohio
How much do respiratory therapists make in Ohio?
The median is $79,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,580 and the top 10% earn over $97,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.