The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lafayette, LA is $64,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,050.
Pay spans roughly $60,430 at the 10th percentile to $84,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.96 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as respiratory therapists in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $64,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $60,430 |
| 90th percentile | $84,090 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.