Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$27.16/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Oklahoma City, OK is $27.16 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Oklahoma average of $34.97.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Oklahoma City, OK compared to State and National Averages

$27.16/hour

Oklahoma City, OK

101% lower than the US average.

$34.97/hour

Oklahoma

56% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Oklahoma City Compare to Other Cities

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

$24/hour

This is 8% lower than the Oklahoma City average of $26.46.

Claremore, Oklahoma

$24/hour

This is 8% lower than the Oklahoma City average of $26.46.

Denton, Texas

$56/hour

This is 53% higher than the Oklahoma City average of $26.46.

What cities in Oklahoma pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Only Oklahoma City, Oklahoma reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $26 per hour. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the Oklahoma City, OK average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma pays 3% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma$26$74
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $28 per hour. For comparison, the Oklahoma City, OK average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$28$28

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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