Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$37.38/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Nevada is $37.38 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $40.34.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Nevada compared to National Averages

$37.38/hour

Nevada

8% lower than the US average.

$40.34/hour

United States

What cities in Nevada pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Sparks, Nevada and Reno, Nevada pay Respiratory Therapists the most, both averaging $36 per hour. Sparks, Nevada also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Nevada average for Respiratory Therapists is $37 per hour — Sparks, Nevada and Reno, Nevada pay 4% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Sparks, Nevada$36$100
Reno, Nevada$36$100
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Nevada compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Utah ($30) and Arizona ($29). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Nevada average for Respiratory Therapists is $37 per hour — Colorado pays 26% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$47$47
Utah$30$38
Arizona$29$36
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Nevada?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Nevada average for Respiratory Therapists is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$46$46

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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