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Compare respiratory therapist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$80,241
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$329
across 50 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,010#50 | 2.2 yr#1 | $320#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $94,210#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $79,290#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | $460#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $67,960#44 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $102,120#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | $615#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $80,690#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | $275#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $83,250#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | $380#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $87,380#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | $291#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $104,240#1 | 2.2 yr#1 | $444#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $79,710#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | $355#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $81,890#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | $340#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $94,670#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | $460#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $75,510#39 | 2.2 yr#1 | $255#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $81,310#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | $310#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $77,820#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | $240#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $68,790#43 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $73,580#41 | 2.2 yr#1 | $290#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $65,670#47 | 2.2 yr#1 | $340#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $70,140#42 | 2.2 yr#1 | $353#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $79,330#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | $276#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $85,570#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | $390#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $96,940#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | $450#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $77,460#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | $285#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $88,040#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | $399#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $61,320#51 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $73,880#40 | 2.2 yr#1 | $230#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $80,950#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | $290#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $78,880#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | $308#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $79,510#23 | 2.2 yr#1 | $475#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $83,620#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | $360#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $98,020#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | $475#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $66,460#45 | 2.2 yr#1 | $340#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $103,820#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | $484#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $77,050#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | $365#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $76,660#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | $270#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $78,400#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $76,080#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $96,130#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $290#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,160#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | $220#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $83,600#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | $250#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $75,960#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $265#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $64,720#49 | 2.2 yr#1 | $250#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $65,000#48 | 2.2 yr#1 | $340#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $77,550#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | $365#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $78,990#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | $250#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $78,760#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | $305#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $79,600#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | $325#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $97,150#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | $355#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $66,370#46 | 2.2 yr#1 | $255#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $82,160#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | $250#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $75,900#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | $290#20 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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