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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Maine (2026)
$39.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,068/year ($5,172/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 23rd of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 520 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $82,470 a year — though pay ranges from $61,060 for newcomers to $98,470 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 520 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $82,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,068 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $82,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,313 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,309 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,780 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,068 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,172 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Maine?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Maine is $82,470 per year ($39.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,540 and $86,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $82,470, a single filer in Maine takes home about $62,068 per year ($5,172 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 520 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.