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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$40.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,825/year ($5,319/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 19th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 4,880 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $84,090 a year — though pay ranges from $64,480 for newcomers to $100,100 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,880 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $84,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,825 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $84,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,433 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,162 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,319 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Illinois?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Illinois is $84,090 per year ($40.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,440 and $96,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $84,090, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $63,825 per year ($5,319 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 4,880 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.