Respiratory Therapists pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,480 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Peoria earn between $67,010 and $87,730.
- $64K10th
- $67K25th
- $78KMedian
- $88K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,810 | $6,484 | $37.41 |
| Median | $77,660 | $6,472 | $37.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,010 | $5,584 | $32.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,730 | $7,311 | $42.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Peoria earn 8% less than the Illinois average ($84,920) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $77,810 | $77,660 | $64,370 | $91,480 | 210 |
| Illinois | $84,920 | $84,090 | $64,480 | $100,100 | 4,880 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $77,810, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $59,859 a year, or $4,988 a month and $2,302 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $77,810 buys what about $85,289 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 7th of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($88,400).
- Chicago$88,400
- Kankakee$84,170
- Springfield$81,810
- Champaign$80,720
- Bloomington$79,850
- Rockford$79,090
- Peoria$77,810
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Peoria: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Peoria?
$37.41 an hour on average, and $37.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Peoria?
About $59,859 a year ($4,988 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,810.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
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; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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