Respiratory Therapists pay range in Topeka
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,440 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Topeka earn between $64,220 and $82,170.
- $52K10th
- $64K25th
- $77KMedian
- $82K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,520 | $6,210 | $35.83 |
| Median | $77,190 | $6,432 | $37.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,220 | $5,352 | $30.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,170 | $6,848 | $39.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Topeka vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Topeka earn about the same as the Kansas average ($74,860) and 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $74,520 | $77,190 | $51,780 | $84,440 | 120 |
| Kansas | $74,860 | $76,970 | $60,470 | $94,600 | 1,450 |
| 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 Topeka
On the average salary of $74,520, a single filer in Topeka takes home about $57,896 a year, or $4,825 a month and $2,227 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Topeka a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Topeka area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $74,520 buys what about $83,900 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Topeka ($49,540). A typical home costs $217,683, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Kansas cities
Topeka ranks 1st of 2 Kansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Topeka$74,520
- Wichita$71,860
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 Topeka: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Topeka?
$35.83 an hour on average, and $37.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Topeka?
About $57,896 a year ($4,825 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,520.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Topeka than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Topeka, KS (45820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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