Respiratory Therapists Salary in Washington

Respiratory therapists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $103,200 a year) and the least in Kennewick ($94,050), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $99,740 and the median at $101,130 for 1,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$103,200
Kennewick$94,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$103,200	$104,220	$85,230	$81,431	111
Kennewick	$94,050	$98,320	$80,700	$74,994	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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