May 2025 OEWS estimate
Respiratory Therapist Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $87,060, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$87,060
Mean annual salary
$88,400
Employment estimate
3,620
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $87,060 |
| Mean annual salary | $88,400 |
| 10th percentile | $74,560 |
| 25th percentile | $81,080 |
| 50th percentile | $87,060 |
| 75th percentile | $96,830 |
| 90th percentile | $100,100 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $87,060
- U.S. median
- $82,280
- Difference
- 5.8%
What the data shows
- Respiratory Therapists in Chicago, IL earn 5.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $81,080–$96,830.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,620 workers in this metro area.