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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$38.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,363/year ($5,280/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 32nd of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 3,500 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $79,780 a year — though pay ranges from $64,780 for newcomers to $99,180 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,500 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $79,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,363 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,722 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,103 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,592 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,363 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,280 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Arizona?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Arizona is $79,780 per year ($38.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,680 and $86,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $79,780, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $63,363 per year ($5,280 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,500 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.