Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Germantown, TN

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$25.04/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Germantown, TN is $25.04 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Tennessee average of $36.05.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Germantown, TN compared to State and National Averages

$25.04/hour

Germantown, TN

118% lower than the US average.

$36.05/hour

Tennessee

52% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Germantown Compare to Other Cities

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Dickson, Tennessee

$27/hour

This is 2% lower than the Germantown average of $27.36.

Franklin, Tennessee

$43/hour

This is 36% higher than the Germantown average of $27.36.

Nashville, Tennessee

$41/hour

This is 33% higher than the Germantown average of $27.36.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Franklin, Tennessee pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($42) and Nashville, Tennessee ($41). Gallatin, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Germantown, TN average for Respiratory Therapists is $25 per hour — Franklin, Tennessee pays 72% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Franklin, Tennessee	$43	$43
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$42	$44
Nashville, Tennessee	$41	$56
Lebanon, Tennessee	$41	$43
Gallatin, Tennessee	$27	$100

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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