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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$45.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,390/year ($5,782/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 11th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 510 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $94,210 a year — though pay ranges from $80,130 for newcomers to $102,780 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 510 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $94,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,390 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $94,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,896 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,207 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$5,717 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,390 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,782 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Hawaii?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Hawaii is $94,210 per year ($45.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,150 and $102,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $94,210, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $69,390 per year ($5,782 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 510 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.