Respiratory Therapists pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,850 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Gulfport earn between $59,470 and $77,470.
- $52K10th
- $59K25th
- $67KMedian
- $77K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,830 | $5,819 | $33.57 |
| Median | $66,660 | $5,555 | $32.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,470 | $4,956 | $28.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,470 | $6,456 | $37.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Gulfport earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($68,120) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $69,830 | $66,660 | $51,780 | $89,850 | 190 |
| Mississippi | $68,120 | $63,270 | $50,180 | $80,460 | 1,670 |
| 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 Gulfport
On the average salary of $69,830, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $55,894 a year, or $4,658 a month and $2,150 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Gulfport a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gulfport area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0), so the average $69,830 buys what about $77,584 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Gulfport ($43,470). A typical home costs $224,666, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($78,820).
- Jackson$78,820
- Gulfport$69,830
- Hattiesburg$58,510
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 Gulfport: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Gulfport?
$33.57 an hour on average, and $32.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $55,894 a year ($4,658 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,830.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). 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 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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