Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Nevada
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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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