Respiratory Therapists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,670 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Reno earn between $78,020 and $108,630.
- $73K10th
- $78K25th
- $105KMedian
- $109K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,980 | $7,915 | $45.66 |
| Median | $105,140 | $8,762 | $50.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,020 | $6,502 | $37.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,630 | $9,052 | $52.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Reno earn 5% more than the Nevada average ($90,530) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $94,980 | $105,140 | $73,420 | $108,670 | 180 |
| Nevada | $90,530 | $85,480 | $65,150 | $118,710 | 1,270 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $94,980, a single filer in Reno takes home about $75,648 a year, or $6,304 a month and $2,910 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $94,980 buys what about $94,027 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$94,980
- Las Vegas$89,190
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 Reno: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Reno?
$45.66 an hour on average, and $50.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Reno?
About $75,648 a year ($6,304 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,980. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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