Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Philadelphia, PA

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$30.15/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Philadelphia, PA is $30.15 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of $27.69.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Philadelphia, PA compared to State and National Averages

$30.15/hour

Philadelphia, PA

81% lower than the US average.

$27.69/hour

Pennsylvania

97% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Philadelphia Compare to Other Cities

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Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is equal to the Philadelphia average

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is equal to the Philadelphia average

Washington, District of Columbia

$34/hour

This is 14% higher than the Philadelphia average of $28.90.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Only Reading, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $44 per hour. Reading, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Philadelphia, PA average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Reading, Pennsylvania pays 47% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reading, Pennsylvania	$44	$100

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Philadelphia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Philadelphia, PA average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

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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