Respiratory Therapists Salary in Rhode Island
Respiratory Therapists in Rhode Island earn a median of $86,900 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,240; the top 10% earn over $122,120. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Rhode Island
How much do respiratory therapists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $86,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,240 and the top 10% earn over $122,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.