May 2025 OEWS estimate
Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Orleans, LA
The median annual salary is $76,590, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$76,590
Mean annual salary
$76,520
Employment estimate
620
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $76,590 |
| Mean annual salary | $76,520 |
| 10th percentile | $63,230 |
| 25th percentile | $64,560 |
| 50th percentile | $76,590 |
| 75th percentile | $79,710 |
| 90th percentile | $93,250 |
Compared with the U.S.
- New Orleans, LA median
- $76,590
- U.S. median
- $82,280
- Difference
- 6.9%
What the data shows
- Respiratory Therapists in New Orleans, LA earn 6.9% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $64,560–$79,710.
- BLS estimates employment at 620 workers in this metro area.