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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$70,205/ year

Median Respiratory Therapist in Las Vegas, NV

$44,723
10th
$54,540
25th
$70,205
Median
$88,880
75th
$108,434
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$70,205
Total compensation (est.)
$80,736
Bonus range
$2,700 – $10,560
Mean salary
$74,417

How This Compares

Las Vegas, NV median
$70,205
Nevada median
$70,900-1.0%
National median
$69,510+1.0%

Cost of living in Las Vegas is 1% above the national average. Salary of $70,205 here is equivalent to $69,510 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$50,548-28.0%
3-5 years
$63,887-9.0%
6-10 years
$78,630+12.0%
10+ years
$96,883+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$61,780-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$70,205
Enterprise (5,000+)
$82,842+18.0%

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Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Henderson, NV$69,510/yr
Reno, NV$69,510/yr
North Las Vegas, NV$69,510/yr

Related Jobs in Las Vegas

Registered Nurse$82,032/yr
Nurse Practitioner$125,927/yr
Physician Assistant$127,270/yr
Physical Therapist$98,697/yr
Occupational Therapist$94,112/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$34/hr
Monthly gross$5,850/mo
25th percentile$54,540/yr
75th percentile$88,880/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Nevada Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.2%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Respiratory Therapist salary in Las Vegas?

The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Las Vegas is $70,205 per year, with a range from $54,540 at the 25th percentile to $88,880 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Respiratory Therapist pay in Las Vegas compare to the national average?

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Las Vegas are 1% above the national median of $69,510. After adjusting for Las Vegas's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $69,510 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Respiratory Therapist salaries in Las Vegas?

In Las Vegas, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Respiratory Therapist roles start around $44,723, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $108,434 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Las Vegas a good place for Respiratory Therapist jobs?

Las Vegas offers a Respiratory Therapist median of $70,205, which is 1% above the US median of $69,510. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Las Vegas is 1% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Respiratory Therapist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Respiratory Therapist in Las Vegas is $88,880, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.