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Oregon · BLS SOC 29-1126

Respiratory Therapist salary in Oregon

Median $88,870 · Top 10% earn $117,920+ · Roughly 1,756 workers in Oregon. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Oregon median
$88,870
$42.73/hr
Top 10%
$117,920
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$61,750
Entry-level range
Real pay
$86,449
CoL-adjusted (RPP 102.8)

Oregon pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for respiratory therapists — $88,870 versus the national median of $77,960. Real purchasing power is $8,489 above the U.S. average — a clean win. The state employs roughly 1,756 respiratory therapists.

What drives respiratory therapist pay in Oregon

Oregon pays close to the U.S. median for respiratory therapists. The state's pay landscape reflects typical national patterns — hospital and academic medical center roles paying above private practice, specialty credentials adding meaningful premiums, and metropolitan areas paying above rural ones.

Oregon ranks #9 of 50 states

Where Oregon sits in the national distribution for respiratory therapist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Oregon
#7 Nevada $90,430 +$1,560
#6 Massachusetts $91,990 +$3,120
#5 New York $91,990 +$3,120
#9 Oregon (this page) $88,870 —
#10 Hawaii $88,090 −$780
#11 Connecticut $88,090 −$780
#12 Maryland $85,760 −$3,110
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Education path for Oregon

The typical path is a associate degree + state license; bachelor's preferred for advancement, taking about 24 months. Tuition ranges from $9,000 (community college) to $50,000 (private accelerated). On the Oregon median of $88,870, payback periods are typically 0.9 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Respiratory Therapist salary in Oregon — FAQ

What is the average respiratory therapist salary in Oregon?
The median respiratory therapist salary in Oregon is $88,870 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $61,750; the top 10% earn $117,920 or more. About 1,756 people work in this role across the state.
How does Oregon respiratory therapist pay compare to the national average?
Oregon's median of $88,870 is $10,910 above the U.S. national median of $77,960. After adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 102.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $86,449.
Is respiratory therapist a good career in Oregon?
On the data: Oregon employs roughly 1,756 respiratory therapists, with a median wage of $88,870 and the top decile clearing $117,920. The role is projected to grow +13% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for respiratory therapists in Oregon?
At the Oregon median of $88,870 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $42.73/hr. The top 10% earn around $56.69/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $29.69/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Oregon-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1126: Respiratory Therapists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Oregon's RPP is 102.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.