Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Oklahoma
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$34.97/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Oklahoma is $34.97 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $40.79.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Oklahoma compared to National Averages
$34.97/hour
Oklahoma
17% lower than the US average.
$40.79/hour
United States
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 average for Respiratory Therapists is $35 per hour — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma pays 24% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $26 | $74 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Oklahoma compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Texas ($44) and Arkansas ($36). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Respiratory Therapists is $35 per hour — Colorado pays 36% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $47 | $47 |
| Texas | $44 | $65 |
| Arkansas | $36 | $36 |
| Iowa | $34 | $37 |
| Mississippi | $30 | $31 |
| Kansas | $27 | $36 |
| Missouri | $27 | $36 |
| Louisiana | $26 | $34 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Oklahoma?
Select Medical pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36) and Perm Staff Jobs ($28). For comparison, the Oklahoma average for Respiratory Therapists is $35 per hour — Select Medical pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $40 | $40 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
| 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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Respiratory Therapist
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Tulsa, OK
- 5x8 hrs
$28-44/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Tahlequah, OK
$20-36/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Vinita, OK
$20-36/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Bartlesville, OK
$20-36/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Nowata, OK
$20-36/hour
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