SOC 29-1126 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Respiratory Therapists — Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 2 metro areas compared
At $80,250, median pay for Respiratory Therapists in Tulsa, OK tracks the national median of $82,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,250, median pay for Respiratory Therapists in Tulsa, OK tracks the national median of $82,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $64,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,970 to $84,440.
Employment stands at 540, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $80,810. Of the 521 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 99th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,020 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $66,970 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $80,250 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $84,440 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $95,230 | +15.7% |
| Mean | $77,950 | −5.3% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $80,810 | 950 | |
| 2 | Enid | $77,230 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tulsa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $80,250 goes as far as $91,401 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,401US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,250 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,020 to $95,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 540 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $80,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Respiratory Therapists in Tulsa, OK?
The median annual wage is $80,250, or $38.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,280, so pay in Tulsa, OK is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Tulsa, OK earns more than $95,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $80,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 540 jobs in this occupation in Tulsa, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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