Respiratory Therapists Salary in Oregon

Respiratory therapists in Oregon earn the most in Salem (average $107,350 a year) and the least in Eugene ($90,330), across the 4 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $98,160 and the median at $100,560 for 1,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Oregon

Salem$107,350
Medford$102,550
Portland$98,160
Eugene$90,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salem	$107,350	$104,360	$101,260	$76,259	104
Medford	$102,550	$102,780	$94,270	$73,302	101
Portland	$98,160	$100,030	$85,210	$70,598	105
Eugene	$90,330	$85,930	$84,760	$65,775	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. 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 Oregon

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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