May 2025 OEWS estimate
Respiratory Therapist Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $101,990, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$101,990
Mean annual salary
$100,450
Employment estimate
1,850
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $101,990 |
| Mean annual salary | $100,450 |
| 10th percentile | $79,410 |
| 25th percentile | $86,950 |
| 50th percentile | $101,990 |
| 75th percentile | $108,130 |
| 90th percentile | $127,400 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $101,990
- U.S. median
- $82,280
- Difference
- 24.0%
What the data shows
- Respiratory Therapists in Washington, DC earn 24.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $86,950–$108,130.
- BLS estimates employment at 1,850 workers in this metro area.