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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$37.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,722/year ($5,060/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 38th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 820 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $78,460 a year — though pay ranges from $63,540 for newcomers to $95,290 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 820 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $78,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,722 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $78,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,431 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,002 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$3,305 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,722 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Idaho?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Idaho is $78,460 per year ($37.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,640 and $80,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $78,460, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $60,722 per year ($5,060 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 820 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.