Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Tulsa, OK
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$26.95/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK is $26.95 per hour. This is equal to the Oklahoma average
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Tulsa, OK compared to State and National Averages
$26.95/hour
Tulsa, OK
98% lower than the US average.
$26.90/hour
Oklahoma
99% lower than the US average.
$53.42/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Tulsa Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Tulsa Compare to Other Cities
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
$24/hour
This is equal to the Tulsa average
Owasso, Oklahoma
$24/hour
This is equal to the Tulsa average
Claremore, Oklahoma
$24/hour
This is equal to the Tulsa average
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 Tulsa, OK average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma pays 2% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $26 | $74 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa, OK average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Select Medical pays 50% 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 12, 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
- Sand Springs, OK
$20-35/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso
- Tulsa, OK
$20-35/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Sand Springs, OK
$20-35/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Saint John Rehabilitation Hospital
- Tulsa, OK
$20-35/hour
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