Respiratory Therapists Salary in Oklahoma

Respiratory therapists in Oklahoma earn the most in Oklahoma City (average $78,900 a year) and the least in Tulsa ($77,950), across the 3 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $77,710 and the median at $78,800 for 2,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City$78,900
Enid$78,050
Tulsa$77,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oklahoma City	$78,900	$80,810	$68,330	$61,331	90
Enid	$78,050	$77,230	$64,580	$60,771	84
Tulsa	$77,950	$80,250	$66,970	$60,706	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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