Respiratory Therapists Salary in Puerto Rico

Respiratory therapists in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $52,590 a year) and the least in Ponce ($41,400), across the 3 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $49,980 and the median at $35,000 for 800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$52,590
Mayaguez$44,170
Ponce$41,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$52,590	$38,410	$35,000	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$44,170	$26,910	$26,610	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$41,400	$25,780	$24,220	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Puerto Rico

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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