Respiratory Therapist Salary in Oklahoma
Median annual pay in Oklahoma
$78,800
$37.88/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Oklahoma
$89,705
Regional Price Parity: 87.843 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($82,280): −$3,480 (−4.2%)
Oklahoma ranks 36th of 51 states by median pay, and 14th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,380 | $30.95 |
| 25th percentile | $67,110 | $32.27 |
| Median | $78,800 | $37.88 |
| 75th percentile | $83,610 | $40.20 |
| 90th percentile | $95,350 | $45.84 |
Employment
- Employment in Oklahoma
- 2,000
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Oklahoma
- $78,800
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $82,280
- Difference
- −$3,480 (−4.2%)
Cost of living
$78,800 ÷ 87.843 × 100 = $89,705
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | ||
| 34th | $79,540 | $81,952 40th |
| Wyoming | ||
| 35th | $79,330 | $85,585 21st |
| Oklahoma This page | ||
| 36th | $78,800 | $89,705 14th |
| Pennsylvania | ||
| 37th | $78,490 | $80,443 43rd |
| Idaho | ||
| 38th | $78,460 | $82,162 38th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Oklahoma
$44,900/year Oklahoma
- Paramedic salary in Oklahoma
$46,790/year Oklahoma
- Registered Nurse salary in Oklahoma
$82,920/year Oklahoma
- Radiation Therapist salary in Oklahoma
$98,390/year Oklahoma
- Physical Therapist salary in Oklahoma
$98,590/year Oklahoma
- Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Oklahoma
$66,520/year Oklahoma
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +8.5%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Associate's degree
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Respiratory Therapist salary in nearby places
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Arkansas
$73,870/year Arkansas
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Colorado
$86,220/year Colorado
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Kansas
$76,970/year Kansas
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Missouri
$78,390/year Missouri
- Respiratory Therapist salary in New Mexico
$68,870/year New Mexico
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Texas
$79,540/year Texas
- Respiratory Therapist salary in the U.S.
$82,280/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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