Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Q: What cities in Arizona pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Tucson is currently the highest paying city in Arizona for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 36% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Arizona. Other top paying cities include Phoenix, paying up to $62/hr, Page, paying up to $100/hr, and Tuba City, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.94/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Phoenix, AZ is $28.94 per hour. This is equal to the Arizona average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$28.94/hour

Phoenix, AZ

34% lower than the US average.

$28.93/hour

Arizona

34% lower than the US average.

$38.86/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$30/hour

This is 44% lower than the Phoenix average of $43.62.

Kansas City, Missouri

$31/hour

This is 42% lower than the Phoenix average of $43.62.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$25/hour

This is 74% lower than the Phoenix average of $43.62.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$44	$62
Goodyear, Arizona	$35	$39

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$26	$26

Last updated on January 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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