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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$42.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,399/year ($5,617/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 13th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 1,800 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $88,960 a year — though pay ranges from $69,550 for newcomers to $106,430 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $88,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,399 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $88,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,741 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,805 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,014 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,399 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,617 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Maryland?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Maryland is $88,960 per year ($42.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,920 and $101,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $88,960, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $67,399 per year ($5,617 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 1,800 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.