Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Allentown, PA

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.16/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Allentown, PA is $28.16 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of $27.69.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Allentown, PA compared to State and National Averages

$28.16/hour

Allentown, PA

94% lower than the US average.

$27.69/hour

Pennsylvania

97% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Allentown Compare to Other Cities

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 9% higher than the Allentown average of $26.33.

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 9% higher than the Allentown average of $26.33.

Washington, District of Columbia

$34/hour

This is 22% higher than the Allentown average of $26.33.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Only Reading, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $44 per hour. Reading, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Allentown, PA average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Reading, Pennsylvania pays 57% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reading, Pennsylvania	$44	$100

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Allentown, PA average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$29

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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