Respiratory Therapists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,110 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Jackson earn between $62,980 and $77,660.
- $55K10th
- $63K25th
- $68KMedian
- $78K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,820 | $6,568 | $37.89 |
| Median | $67,500 | $5,625 | $32.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,980 | $5,248 | $30.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,660 | $6,472 | $37.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Jackson earn 16% more than the Mississippi average ($68,120) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $78,820 | $67,500 | $54,900 | $94,110 | 510 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $78,820, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $61,859 a year, or $5,155 a month and $2,379 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 Jackson a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $78,820 buys what about $88,514 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Jackson: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Jackson?
$37.90 an hour on average, and $32.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $61,859 a year ($5,155 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,820.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 2.10, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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