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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Oregon (2026)
$48.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,349/year ($5,946/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 7th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 1,340 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $100,560 a year — though pay ranges from $81,490 for newcomers to $120,060 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,340 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $100,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,349 — an effective tax rate of 29.0%.
| Gross (median) | $100,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,293 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,693 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$8,225 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,349 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,946 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Oregon?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Oregon is $100,560 per year ($48.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,310 and $104,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $100,560, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $71,349 per year ($5,946 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.0%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,340 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.