Respiratory Therapists Salary in Arizona

Respiratory therapists in Arizona earn the most in Prescott Valley (average $84,490 a year) and the least in Tucson ($77,910), across the 6 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $80,980 and the median at $79,780 for 3,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Arizona

Prescott Valley$84,490
Phoenix$81,710
Lake Havasu City$79,150
Sierra Vista$78,060
Yuma$78,040
Tucson$77,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Prescott Valley	$84,490	$86,220	$74,140	$66,550	98
Phoenix	$81,710	$79,760	$69,680	$64,664	103
Lake Havasu City	$79,150	$82,200	$75,000	$62,927	94
Sierra Vista	$78,060	$78,600	$68,400	$62,187	89
Yuma	$78,040	$73,580	$72,780	$62,174	93
Tucson	$77,910	$78,320	$67,170	$62,086	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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