Respiratory Therapists Salary in Idaho

Respiratory therapists in Idaho earn the most in Twin Falls (average $78,630 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($71,520), across the 3 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $78,370 and the median at $78,460 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Idaho

Twin Falls$78,630
Boise$78,360
Pocatello$71,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Twin Falls	$78,630	$79,520	$65,670	$61,087	92
Boise	$78,360	$78,460	$73,510	$60,911	98
Pocatello	$71,520	$73,270	$62,920	$56,462	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

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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