The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia is $104,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $102,460.
Pay spans roughly $79,630 at the 10th percentile to $125,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.12 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as respiratory therapists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $104,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $102,460 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.12 |
| 10th percentile | $79,630 |
| 90th percentile | $125,470 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.