The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Tennessee is $65,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,820.
Pay spans roughly $51,840 at the 10th percentile to $80,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.25 per hour. An estimated 3,070 people work as respiratory therapists in Tennessee.
| Median (annual) | $65,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.25 |
| 10th percentile | $51,840 |
| 90th percentile | $80,940 |
| Employment | 3,070 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.