Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Wauwatosa, WI

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.66/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Wauwatosa, WI is $31.66 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of $40.94.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Wauwatosa, WI compared to State and National Averages

$31.66/hour

Wauwatosa, WI

26% lower than the US average.

$40.94/hour

Wisconsin

2% higher than the US average.

$39.97/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Wauwatosa Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$39/hour

This is 28% higher than the Wauwatosa average of $28.34.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$42$50

Last updated on February 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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