Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.94/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Phoenix, AZ is $28.94 per hour. This is equal to the Arizona average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$28.94/hour

Phoenix, AZ

59% lower than the US average.

$28.93/hour

Arizona

59% lower than the US average.

$45.92/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$35/hour

This is 16% lower than the Phoenix average of $40.21.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$49/hour

This is 19% higher than the Phoenix average of $40.21.

Detroit, Michigan

$37/hour

This is 9% lower than the Phoenix average of $40.21.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Phoenix, Arizona pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Goodyear, Arizona ($40). Goodyear, Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 39% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$40	$46
Goodyear, Arizona	$40	$59

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Phoenix?

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $26 per hour. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 10% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$26	$26

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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