Respiratory Therapists Salary in Nevada

Respiratory therapists in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $94,980 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($89,190), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $90,530 and the median at $85,480 for 1,270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$94,980
Las Vegas$89,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$94,980	$105,140	$78,020	$75,648	101
Las Vegas	$89,190	$85,110	$73,730	$71,575	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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