The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $77,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,240.
Pay spans roughly $63,860 at the 10th percentile to $91,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.30 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as respiratory therapists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $77,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.30 |
| 10th percentile | $63,860 |
| 90th percentile | $91,830 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.