The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Louisiana is $70,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,100.
Pay spans roughly $59,760 at the 10th percentile to $84,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.72 per hour. An estimated 2,280 people work as respiratory therapists in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $70,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.72 |
| 10th percentile | $59,760 |
| 90th percentile | $84,540 |
| Employment | 2,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.