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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$38.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,572/year ($5,298/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 30th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 6,640 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $79,920 a year — though pay ranges from $65,580 for newcomers to $97,030 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,640 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $79,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,572 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $79,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,752 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,114 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,481 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,572 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,298 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Ohio?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Ohio is $79,920 per year ($38.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,280 and $90,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $79,920, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $63,572 per year ($5,298 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 6,640 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.