Respiratory Therapists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,000 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Providence earn between $80,330 and $102,500.
- $73K10th
- $80K25th
- $87KMedian
- $102K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,210 | $7,601 | $43.85 |
| Median | $86,660 | $7,222 | $41.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,330 | $6,694 | $38.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,500 | $8,542 | $49.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($93,410) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $91,210 | $86,660 | $73,240 | $107,000 | 420 |
| Rhode Island | $93,410 | $86,900 | $73,240 | $122,120 | 260 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $91,210, a single filer in Providence takes home about $70,193 a year, or $5,849 a month and $2,700 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $70,193 | $5,849 |
| Working in MA | $68,756 | $5,730 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $91,210 buys what about $89,621 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$87,440
- Worcester, MA$97,690
- Boston, MA$104,610
- Hartford, CT$89,290
- Springfield, MA$87,280
- New Haven, CT$92,510
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 Providence: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Providence?
$43.85 an hour on average, and $41.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Providence?
About $70,193 a year ($5,849 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,210. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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