Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: West Bend, WI

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.66/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in West Bend, WI is $31.66 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of $30.92.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$31.66/hour

West Bend, WI

73% lower than the US average.

$30.92/hour

Wisconsin

77% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in West Bend Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$44/hour

This is 36% higher than the West Bend average of $28.34.

Toledo, Ohio

$26/hour

This is 9% lower than the West Bend average of $28.34.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 43% higher than the West Bend average of $28.34.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Madison, Wisconsin pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Janesville, Wisconsin ($30) and Beloit, Wisconsin ($30). Janesville, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $78. For comparison, the West Bend, WI average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 39% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$44$45
Janesville, Wisconsin$30$78
Beloit, Wisconsin$30$78

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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