Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Waukegan, IL
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$30.33/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Waukegan, IL is $30.33 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Illinois average of $28.98.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Waukegan, IL compared to State and National Averages
$30.33/hour
Waukegan, IL
50% lower than the US average.
$28.98/hour
Illinois
57% lower than the US average.
$45.40/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$48/hour
This is 40% higher than the Waukegan average of $28.64.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$26/hour
This is 12% lower than the Waukegan average of $28.64.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $48 | $56 |
Last updated on July 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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