Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Waukesha, WI

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.66/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Waukesha, WI is $31.66 per hour. This is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of $41.38.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Waukesha, WI compared to State and National Averages

$31.66/hour

Waukesha, WI

26% lower than the US average.

$41.38/hour

Wisconsin

4% higher than the US average.

$39.75/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waukesha Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$42/hour

This is 33% higher than the Waukesha average of $28.34.

San Antonio, Texas

$35/hour

This is 20% higher than the Waukesha average of $28.34.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$42$56

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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