The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA is $67,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,480.
Pay spans roughly $58,350 at the 10th percentile to $94,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.45 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as respiratory therapists in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $67,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.45 |
| 10th percentile | $58,350 |
| 90th percentile | $94,540 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.