The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $61,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,950.
Pay spans roughly $48,260 at the 10th percentile to $86,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.44 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as respiratory therapists in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $61,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.44 |
| 10th percentile | $48,260 |
| 90th percentile | $86,060 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.