May 2025 OEWS estimate
Respiratory Therapist Salary in Baton Rouge, LA
The median annual salary is $74,220, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$74,220
Mean annual salary
$77,230
Employment estimate
320
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,220 |
| Mean annual salary | $77,230 |
| 10th percentile | $60,420 |
| 25th percentile | $63,930 |
| 50th percentile | $74,220 |
| 75th percentile | $81,580 |
| 90th percentile | $98,060 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Baton Rouge, LA median
- $74,220
- U.S. median
- $82,280
- Difference
- 9.8%
What the data shows
- Respiratory Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA earn 9.8% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $63,930–$81,580.
- BLS estimates employment at 320 workers in this metro area.