Respiratory Therapists Salary in Mississippi

Respiratory therapists in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $78,820 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($58,510), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $68,120 and the median at $63,270 for 1,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$78,820
Gulfport$69,830
Hattiesburg$58,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$78,820	$67,500	$62,980	$61,859	89
Gulfport	$69,830	$66,660	$59,470	$55,894	90
Hattiesburg	$58,510	$60,170	$47,440	$47,584	88

*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

More about pay in Mississippi

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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