Respiratory Therapists Salary in Wisconsin
Respiratory Therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $84,210 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,520; the top 10% earn over $100,320. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Wisconsin
How much do respiratory therapists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $84,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,520 and the top 10% earn over $100,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.